Competency information

Details

Interpret and report the results of the laboratory investigation of the following community-based infections:

  • genitourinary tract, including sexually transmitted and urinary tract infections
  • respiratory tract
  • gastrointestinal tract
  • skin and soft tissue
  • eye, liver (viral hepatitis)
  • postoperative/inoculation.

Considerations

  • The analysis of the sample types associated with these infections.
  • The interpretation of the analysis.
  • The implication of these results and the need to report significant results to local or regional bodies (including statutory notification of diseases).

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 7 Outcome