Module information
Module details
- Title
- Specialist Histopathology and Service Management
- Type
- Specialist
- Module code
- S-H-S4
- Credits
- 10
- Phase
- 3
- Requirement
- Compulsory
Aim of this module
This module will develop trainees’ practical skills and theoretical understanding to perform, troubleshoot and manage specialised areas within the histopathology laboratory.
Work-based content
Training activities
| # | Learning outcome | Training activity | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1, 4 |
Training activities
Perform microtomy and haematoxylin and eosin staining to demonstrate various tissue features in relation to the assessment of:
|
Type ETA | Action View |
| # 2 | Learning outcome 2, 4 |
Training activities
Perform tinctorial and histochemical staining to demonstrate various tissue features in relation to the assessment of:
|
Type ETA | Action View |
| # 3 | Learning outcome 3,4 |
Training activities
Perform immunohistochemical staining to demonstrate various antigens in relation to the assessment of:
|
Type ETA | Action View |
| # 4 | Learning outcome 3,4 |
Training activities
Perform immunohistochemical staining to demonstrate various molecular markers |
Type ETA | Action View |
| # 5 | Learning outcome 4,5 |
Training activities
Undertake validation of the following:
|
Type ETA | Action View |
| # 6 | Learning outcome 5 |
Training activities
Communicate with technical specialists and engineers to raise, troubleshoot and resolve an issue with a piece of equipment |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 7 | Learning outcome 4,5 |
Training activities
Record and interpret a result from an external quality assurance scheme and make recommendations |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 8 | Learning outcome 4,5 |
Training activities
Perform the following audits, draft a report of findings and make recommendation for actions:
|
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 9 | Learning outcome 4,5 |
Training activities
Perform daily quality control checks of the processes involved in the histological pathway, identify trends and make recommendations for remedial actions where required |
Type ETA | Action View |
| # 10 | Learning outcome 5 |
Training activities
Draft a business case or application for funding for an innovation to the department, e.g. a new way of working or a new piece of equipment |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 11 | Learning outcome 4,5 |
Training activities
Participate in activity related to UKAS accreditation |
Type DTA | Action View |
Assessments
Complete 2 Case-Based Discussions
Complete 2 DOPS or OCEs
Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles
- Perform microscopical interpretation of stained slides.
- Perform internal quality control for a case prior to reporting.
Observed Clinical Event Titles
- Present the results of a clinical audit at an audit meeting.
- Advise another member of the multidisciplinary team on appropriate antibody/antibody panel selection.
Learning outcomes
| # | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Employ microtomy and H&E staining to demonstrate various tissue features. |
| 2 | Employ tinctorial and histochemical stains to demonstrate various tissue features. |
| 3 | Employ IHC to identify various antigens and molecular markers. |
| 4 | Practice safely in accordance with quality management and accreditation standards. |
| 5 | Evaluate equipment and methods to ensure the continued delivery and development of an effective histopathology service. |
Clinical experiences
Clinical experiences help you to develop insight into your practice and a greater understanding of your specialty's impact on patient care. Clinical experiences should be included in your training plan and you may be asked to help organise your experiences. Reflections and observations from your experiences may help you to advance your practice and can be used to develop evidence to demonstrate your awareness and appreciation of your specialty.
Activities
- Attend a multidisciplinary team relating to a case where you have performed and interpreted the tinctorial, histochemical, or immunohistochemical staining to appreciate the role of members of the multidisciplinary team and the impact of histopathology on patient management and the patient pathway.
- Meet with the designated individual for the Human Tissue Act (HTA) to appreciate their role in ensuring compliance to the HTA, reporting incidents and their legal responsibilities.
- Attend a diagnostic and/or therapeutic clinic to appreciate the patient pathway and patient experience of their care.
- Attend a cancer management team meeting where data on waiting times and performance targets for cancer treatments are discussed to appreciate the collection of data and reporting requirements.
- Attend a meeting discussing capacity planning/turnaround times in relation to cancer diagnosis.
Academic content (MSc in Clinical Science)
Important information
The academic parts of this module will be detailed and communicated to you by your university. Please contact them if you have questions regarding this module and its assessments. The module titles in your MSc may not be exactly identical to the work-based modules shown in the e-portfolio. Your modules will be aligned, however, to ensure that your academic and work-based learning are complimentary.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the trainee will be able to:
- Discuss the principles and applications of specialised histochemical, tinctorial and immunofluorescent techniques.
- Critically discuss the range of EQA, IQA and UKAS schemes used and their importance within cellular pathology.
- Evaluate and discuss current national cancer screening programmes.
Indicative content
- Theory of histochemical, tinctorial techniques and immunofluorescence.
- Comparison of national screening programmes.
- Principles of IQA, EQA and accreditation schemes in cellular pathology.
- Importance and impact of the HTA.
- Financial/business aspects, e.g. managed service contracts, business cases, funding bids, costing, outgoings and creating an income stream.