Training activity information
Details
Release and receive cryopreserved gametes to/from other centres
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
- UK regulatory requirements
- In-house SOPs
- Record keeping and traceability
- Health and safety
- Consent and screening requirements
- Witnessing requirements
- Chain of custody
- Third party agreements
- Communication between clinics
- Risk assessments
- Requirements for shipping across borders/outside the UK
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Explain licensed procedures to patients and donors, facilitating understanding to enable informed consent to be provided. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Perform cryopreservation, thawing and warming of gametes within the regulatory HFEA framework. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Practice in accordance with quality management and regulatory standards. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Demonstrate safe and effective practice, minimising risk to all staff and patients. |