Competency: 8

Details

Interpret and report the results of the laboratory investigation of food, water and environmental samples.

Considerations

• The clinical presentation of common food and water pathogens, including infective dose, incubation periods, etc.
• The analysis of food and water samples and its impact on the laboratory,
• Working knowledge of 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