Portfolio and departmental competencies
Manual method or commercial kit
Evidence 1: Carry out a manual test, kit or other manual method. Examples could include:
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Monospot
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Sickledex
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ABO tube blood group
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Gram stain
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Other staining
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C. Diff test
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Osmolality
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POCT (e.g. Ketone meter)
This manual method may be done in another department other than the one you routinely work, however you will need permission and it must be carried out under supervision.
Once you have selected and performed your manual method then please produce and completed the following table below:
1. Carrying out a manual method:
1. Example of manual method that has been carried out:
Evidence 2: Using the template below produce a reflective piece on the manual method you recently carried out - once completed this can be pasted / attached directly into your portfolio.
Sign off: After you have collected each piece of evidence, hand them into your trainer / mentor who will then countersign them. Please note that they may ask for additional evidence or ask you follow up questions. Also ensure that:
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You have date and signed your work
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You only submit evidence for checking once it is completed (you may take individual evidence pieces out of your portfolio)
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Ensure any countersigned checked work is returned back (in order) to your portfolio
Try not to hand in multiple pieces of evidence for marking at once - this will create too much work for your trainer / mentor, instead spread submissions out throughout your training.
Trainer notes: Ensure the candidates line manager completes the 'Line Manager's Comments' section as each module in the portfolio is completed - continuous assessment of the candidates work is required throughout the training period.