Training activity information
Details
Perform the initial stages of donor suitability assessment and screening with a prospective sperm donor
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
- Introductions and confirming patient identity
- Consent process and regulation including ensuring donor ability to give informed consent
- Access to counselling has been offered
- Screening and quarantine
- Provision of information on the donor process
- HFEA Code of Practice
- HFEA consent forms
- HFEA donor information form and pen portrait
- Withdrawal of consent
- Clinical, behavioural and family history
- Guidance on samples
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Assess a prospective donor’s suitability to take part in a donation programme. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Prepare and guide donors and recipients through the sperm donation process. |