Training activity information
Details
Deliver a presentation on an emerging technology available for the diagnostic andrology lab, including the pathway to routine use
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
- Evidence base
- Impact on the clinical decision making
- Evaluation against regulatory standards
- Pro, cons and limitations
- Benefits to patients
- Cost effectiveness
- Responsible implementation of advances
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What key aspects of the emerging technology and its pathway to routine use are you expected to cover in your presentation?
- Consider the quality management and regulatory standards relevant to introducing new technologies.
- How will this activity improve your understanding of new and emerging technologies in diagnostic andrology?
- What will you learn about the process of evaluating and implementing new technologies in a laboratory setting?
- How will this activity develop your presentation skills in a scientific context?
- Will you research potential emerging technologies relevant to diagnostic andrology?
- Will you investigate the pathway to routine use for a new diagnostic test within your laboratory or a similar setting?
- Will you discuss the content and structure of your presentation with your training officer?
In action
- How are you structuring your presentation? What key messages are you trying to convey?
- What information about the emerging technology and its pathway to routine use are you choosing to highlight? Why?
- What decisions are you making about the level of detail and technical information to include?
- What aspects of delivering this presentation feel most comfortable, and where do you need to be more mindful of your delivery and content?
- How effective do you feel you are in communicating the value and potential of this emerging technology?
- What challenges are you encountering in explaining complex information clearly and concisely?
- What are you learning about presenting technical information to a specific audience?
- How does this presentation connect to your understanding of innovation and implementation in the laboratory setting?
- Are you noticing any cues from your audience that might suggest a need to adjust your approach or content?
- What questions or concerns might your audience have, and how are you preparing to address them during the presentation?
- Are you presenting the information in a balanced and objective manner, considering both the benefits and potential challenges?
On action
- What were the key features and potential benefits of the emerging technology you presented?
- What were the critical steps involved in the pathway to routine use for this technology?
- What were the anticipated challenges and considerations for implementing this technology in a diagnostic andrology lab?
- How did your audience engage with the information you presented?
- How effectively were you able to research and synthesise information about an emerging technology?
- Did you identify any areas where your understanding of the pathway to routine use (e.g., validation, cost-effectiveness, regulatory considerations) needs strengthening?
- How confident did you feel in delivering the presentation and addressing questions?
- What did this activity reveal about your communication and presentation skills in a scientific context?
- How will you further develop your skills in researching and evaluating new technologies in andrology?
- What aspects of the pathway to routine implementation will you explore in more detail?
- How will you refine your presentation skills for communicating scientific information to different audiences?
Beyond action
- Have you reflected on the preparation and delivery of your presentation?
- What did you learn about effectively communicating complex technical information?
- Have you had opportunities to present on other topics since then and how did this experience inform your approach?
- How has the understanding of emerging technologies gained through this training activity influenced your current awareness of innovations in diagnostic andrology?
- Have you observed or been involved in the implementation of new technologies in your lab?
- How did your research for the presentation contribute to this understanding?
- In your future role, the ability to evaluate and present on new technologies will be crucial for service improvement.
- How will the skills developed in this training activity support your ongoing engagement with innovation and your ability to advocate for evidence-based adoption of new methods?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Practice safely in accordance with quality management and regulatory standards. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Appraise and apply advanced tests on the basis of their benefit to investigation and patient outcome. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Evaluate new and emerging techniques in andrology practice. |