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Introduction to Clinical Embryology

Module information

Module details

Title
Introduction to Clinical Embryology
Type
Rotation
Module code
S-RE-R1
Credits
10
Phase
1
Requirement
Compulsory

Aim of this module

This module will introduce trainees to the principles of human reproductive physiology and anatomy. Trainees will gain an appreciation of the principles and practice of clinical embryology, including the patient pathway, treatment options, roles of the multidisciplinary team and the importance of regulation in the practice of clinical embryology and assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Work-based content

Training activities

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

Shadow a Clinical Embryologist and reflect on their role

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

Observe embryo grading and selection, and reflect on the techniques and process

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

Follow the patient pathway from clinical consultation to pregnancy test, and reflect on the journey

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

Attend a meeting where the timing of patient treatments is discussed with the multidisciplinary team, and reflect on the meeting

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

Observe at least one theatre procedure, and reflect on your observations

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

Observe clinical appointments including a pretreatment and follow up appointment, and reflect on your observations

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

Follow the pathway of emotional support provided to patients through their treatment, and reflect on the journey

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

Review the requirements of HFEA regulation and reflect on how this guides practice, for:

  • Consent
  • Witnessing
  • Viral screening
 Type OTA Action View
# 9 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
# 10 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Training activities

Review the requirements for accurate and complete record keeping of patient lab notes, and reflect on how this guides practice

 Type OTA Action View

Assessments

Complete 1 Case-Based Discussion

Complete 1 DOPS or OCE

Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles

  • Review consent and screening in advance of treatment.
  • Review a treatment plan for suitability.
  • Perform a sperm concentration and motility assessment.

Observed Communication Event Titles

  • Gather a patient history relevant to the specialty from another member of the multidisciplinary team or patient notes.
  • Present a patient history relevant to the specialty to another member of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Greet a patient and confirm their identify prior to a clinical event.

Learning outcomes

# Learning outcome
1

Explore the contribution of Clinical Embryology to patient care.
2

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Clinical Embryology.
3

Describe the working practices of Clinical Embryology.
4

Examine the impact of innovation in Clinical Embryology.
5

Review the effect of legislation in Clinical Embryology.
6

Compare and contrast the practice of Clinical Embryology 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 extended understanding of male and female reproductive anatomy and physiology.
  2. Examine the regulatory and legislation processes in clinical embryology and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and appraise the requirements for accurate record keeping for patient data.
  3. Critically appraise the patient pathway in clinical embryology and ART, including the roles of healthcare professionals in clinical reproductive science.

Indicative content

  • Overview of sexual differentiation, including differentiation of the fetal testes and ovary, and the endocrinology and embryology of sexual differentiation.
  • Principles of sexual reproduction and meiosis.
  • The anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive tract.
  • The anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract.
  • Male and female reproductive endocrinology.
  • Introduction to regulation and legislation in ART.
  • Overview of the patient treatment pathway in ART.
  • The roles of ART centre staff: clinicians, scientists, clinical embryologists, nurses and counsellors.
  • Principles of patient communication skills.
  • Principles of good laboratory practice and record keeping.

Module assigned to

Specialties

Specialty code Specialty title Action
Specialty code SLS3-1-22 Specialty title Embryology [2022] Action View
Specialty code SLS3-2-22 Specialty title Andrology [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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