Training activity information

Details

Perform testing to investigate a potential platelet disorder or antiplatelet therapy

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

  • The sample type required and the preanalytical variables affecting results
  • Clinical presentations and other investigations
  • Presentation of inherited and acquired platelet disorders
  • National guidelines
  • Local SOPs
  • Quality assurance
  • Prioritisation and communication of results

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Identify appropriate clinical and laboratory investigations for the investigation of haemostasis.

# 2 Outcome

Interpret and report results of investigations of haemostasis in the correct clinical context.

# 7 Outcome

Perform quality assurance and control tasks across the range of investigations.