Abstract
Background: The Education Committee of the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology identified a need for improved structure and guidance of clinical pathology resident training in clinical chemistry. Objectives: The committee's goal was to develop learning objectives and competencies in knowledge, abilities, and skills in clinical chemistry; provide options and ideas for training activities; and identify clinical chemistry resources useful for clinical pathology faculty, training program coordinators, and residents. Methods: Guidelines were developed and written with the input of Education Committee members and peer experts. Results: The primary objectives of clinical chemistry training are: 1) to accrue a thorough, extensive, and relevant knowledge base of the types, principles, and properties of clinical chemistry tests and concepts of pathophysiology in animals; 2) to develop abilities to reason, think critically, and exercise judgment in clinical chemistry data interpretation, investigative problem-solving, and hypothesis-driven research; and 3) to acquire technical and statistical skills important in clinical chemistry and laboratory operations. Conclusions: These guidelines define expected competencies that will help ensure proficiency, leadership, and the advancement of knowledge in veterinary clinical chemistry and provide a useful framework for didactic and clinical activities in resident training programs. The learning objectives can readily be adapted to institutional and individual needs, interests, goals, and resources.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 202-208 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Veterinary Clinical Pathology |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- Clinical chemistry
- Clinical pathology
- Learning objectives
- Postgraduate training
- Residency
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- veterinary(all)