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Introduction to Andrology

Module information

Module details

Title
Introduction to Andrology
Type
Rotation
Module code
S-RA-R1
Credits
10
Phase
1
Requirement
Compulsory

Aim of this module

This module will introduce trainees to the principles and practice of Andrology. Trainees will gain an appreciation of the practice of Andrology, including, the patient pathway, treatment options, the roles of the multidisciplinary team and the principles of human reproductive physiology and anatomy.

Work-based content

Training activities

# Learning outcome Training activity Type Action
# 1 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Attend a multidisciplinary team meeting where the management of patients experiencing azoospermia is discussed, and reflect on the meeting

 Type OTA Action View
# 2 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Shadow an Andrology Healthcare Scientist and reflect on their role

 Type OTA Action View
# 3 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe a basic semen analysis, and reflect on the technique

 Type OTA Action View
# 4 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Follow the patient pathway for a hypogonadotropic case from diagnosis through treatment, and reflect on the journey

 Type OTA Action View
# 5 Learning outcome 1,3,4,6 Training activities

Explore an innovation or improvement relevant to the department and reflect on the impact this will have on practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 6 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Training activities

Review the effect of UKAS, ISO and learned society guidelines within the specialty and reflect on how this guides practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 7 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Shadow a Urologist with a specialist interest in andrology and reflect on their role

 Type OTA Action View
# 8 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Follow the patient pathway for an obstructive azoospermia case from diagnosis through treatment, and reflect on the journey

 Type OTA Action View
# 9 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe a clinical history being taken and physical examination of a male, and reflect on the process and methods applied

 Type OTA Action View
# 10 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Follow the patient pathway for a male undergoing fertility preservation and reflect on the journey

 Type OTA Action View

Assessments

Complete 1 Case-Based Discussion

Complete 1 DOPS or OCE

Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles

  • Perform an initial wet prep to examine a semen sample
  • Perform a full basic semen analysis

Observed Clinical Event Titles

  • Gather a patient history relevant to the specialty from a patient, patient representative, or another member of the multidisciplinary team
  • Present a patient history relevant to the specialty to another member of the multidisciplinary team
  • Interact with a patient prior to and following sample procurement

Learning outcomes

# Learning outcome
1

Explore the contribution of Andrology to patient care.
2

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Andrology.
3

Describe the working practices of Andrology.
4

Examine the impact of innovation in Andrology.
5

Review the effect of legislation in Andrology.
6

Compare and contrast the practice of Andrology with other specialties.

Clinical experiences

Activities

Information:

There is no clinical experiential learning associated with this module.

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:

  1. Demonstrate an extended understanding of male reproductive anatomy, physiology and normal function to recognition of pathology.
  2. Examine guidelines, regulatory and legislation processes applied to practices in Andrology appraising the requirements for accurate record keeping for patient data.
  3. Critically appraise the patient pathway in diagnostic andrology through to therapeutic treatments.

Indicative content

  • Overview of male sexual differentiation, including differentiation of the fetal testes, and the endocrinology and embryology of sexual differentiation.
  • Principles of sexual reproduction and meiosis.
  • The anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive tract.
  • Male reproductive endocrinology.
  • Female reproductive endocrinology.
  • Male andrological function and diagnostic options to study dysfunction.
  • Introduction to guidelines and diagnostic best practice.
  • Introduction to diagnostic laboratory standards (ISO and UKAS).
  • Overview of the patient treatment pathways available for andrological dysfunction.
  • The roles of different professions in achieving diagnosis, therapy and support, including clinicians, scientists, clinical embryologists, nurses and counsellors.
  • Principles of patient communication skills and recognising support requirements.
  • Principles of good laboratory practice and record keeping.

Module assigned to

Specialties

Specialty code Specialty title Action
Specialty code SLS3-2-22 Specialty title Andrology [2022] Action View
Specialty code SLS3-1-22 Specialty title Embryology [2022] Action View
Specialty code SLS3-2-23 Specialty title Andrology [2023] Action View
Specialty code SLS3-1-23 Specialty title Embryology [2023] Action View
Specialty code SLS3-2-24 Specialty title Andrology [2024] Action View
Specialty code SLS3-1-24 Specialty title Embryology [2024] Action View
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