Competency information
Details
Knowledge of specialist reference laboratories for infectious diseases associated with worldwide travel and immigration.
Considerations
- Basic knowledge of the network of national and regional reference laboratories, including:
- locations
- specialisms.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 | Outcome Evaluate the epidemiology of common traveller/migration-associated infectious diseases. |
| # 4 | Outcome Comply with quality management system in the laboratory (and point-of-care) investigation of the pathogens related to this module. |
| # 5 | Outcome Evaluate the interaction of national and international agencies in the planned prevention and management of pandemic influenza and bioterrorism. |
| # 7 | Outcome Work in partnership with other clinical specialisms, governments and agencies in being prepared for and implementing worldwide public health strategies. |
| # 8 | Outcome Evaluate the global burden of global infectious diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis and other significant pathogens in developing countries. |