Competency information
Details
Perform quality assurance and quality control tasks within the laboratory in the investigation of infectious diseases associated with worldwide travel and immigration.
Considerations
- The quality management system, including:
- validation
- IQC
- IQA
- EQA schemes, such as NEQAS
- audit.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Perform laboratory methods and clinical investigations for the management of infectious diseases associated with worldwide travel and immigration. Interpret and report results in the correct clinical context. |
| # 2 | Outcome Critically evaluate and recommend strategies to prevent infections in travellers. |
| # 5 | Outcome Evaluate the interaction of national and international agencies in the planned prevention and management of pandemic influenza and bioterrorism. |