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.