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Gavin CuthbertNational Training Officer in Cytogenetics0191 2418711
ACC/CMGS National Genetic Technologist (GT)
Training Programme
Final assessments
Key documentshttp://www.cytogenetics.org.uk/training/gt_training_programme.htm
National Genetic Technologist Training Programme
National Genetic Technologist Training Programme
draft final assessment guidelines
National Genetic Technologist Training Programme
Training scheme launched Jan 2009GTs starting in 2008 could back-date up to Jan 2008 – need to demonstrate equivalence of training with National Programme(section 3.1 of ACC and CMGS GT TMs – contact me or Sarah)
National Genetic Technologist Training Programme
Administrator to be confirmed- next draft of this document should contain details
Q. Who can carry out GT final assessments?
A. Assessor who has attended either;
1. ACC/CMGS assessor training course (internal/external)2. MSC Train the Trainer courseor 3. be selected by Genetics Education and Training Board
Assessor pool will be coordinated by the administrator
Assessment will take place in the assessors lab, ideally in the closest laboratory.
Travel for trainee to final assessment needs to be locally funded
National Genetic Technologist Training Programme
The Assessment
• Short - 60-80 mins• Focus on technical
(Technical/practical competence validated by the lab. – reviewed by assessor)
National Genetic Technologist Training Programme
Concerns…..
• Large number of assessors involved• Oral assessment of technical training• Not Clinical Scientist training
we need to give very clear guidance as to the level at which to set the assessment
National Genetic Technologist Training Programme
Example questions…..
National Genetic Technologist Training Programme
Example questions…..
National Genetic Technologist Training Programme
Example questions…..
After the assessment
• Complete assessment report form
• Successful candidates – award Certificate of Competence in Genetic Technology (by GETB)
• Unsuccessful candidates – − report to training laboratory − outline reasons for fail− recommend action and timescale
Gavin CuthbertNational Training Officer in Cytogenetics0191 2418711
ACC/CMGS National Genetic Technologist (GT)
Training Programme
Final assessments