Survey Assessment on Knowledge on Health among Medical Laboratory

Personnel

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Highest degree:

Years of work experience:

Prof. License/ Certification/ Post Grad Diploma:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION:

This questionnaire comprises two sections that are to do with your training needs.
Please answer all the questions as honestly as possible to enable us to compile a
complete picture of your training requirements. Each section is prefaced by
instructions for completion. Please read and follow these carefully.

SECTION 1: Training Needs

In order to perform your job effectively you need relevant skills. You will see listed below a

range of skilled activities many of which you undertake in performing your job. Look at each of

these activities and then rate each one by writing the appropriate number in the box. The first

rating (A) is concerned with how important the activity is to the successful performance or

your job; the second rating (B) is concerned withhow well you currently perform that activity.
 B: How well do you consider that you currently perform this activity? Rating of 1- 7
not well = 1; very well = 7
A: How important is this activity to the successful performance of your job?
Rating of 1- 7
not at all important = 1; very important = 7

Research/ Audit A B
1. Identifying research gaps in the medical laboratory science
2. Collecting and analyzing data using quantitative and qualitative techniques
3. Critically evaluating published research
4. Applying research results to your own practice
5. Participating in research capacity building activities

Clinical Tasks
1. Examining properly the body fluids (blood, urine, and tissue samples)
2. Operating, calibrating and maintaining laboratory machine/ equipment
3. Maintaining the Quality Control monitoring program
4. Keeping record of the laboratory inventory and census
5. Analyzing lab reports for accuracy

Communication and Teamwork

1. Establishing a rapport with the patients
2. Getting on with your colleagues
3. Working as a member of a team
4. Showing colleagues and/or students how to do things
5. Discussing results/findings of lab tests and procedures with physicians

Management/ Supervisory Skills

1. Clear understanding of the mission, vision and objectives
2. Undertaking administrative job such as license/accreditation renewal
3. Providing feedback to colleagues
4. Taking part in the Management Review
5. Establishing procedures for handling complaints and client feedback
Healthcare Ethics
1. Practicing the code of ethics of the medical technologist
2. Treating the patients with fairness and with respect
3. Providing the professional work feedback of my colleagues fairly and in
confidence
4. Exchanging information and experience with fellow medical technologists
5. Conforming to the policies, rules, and regulations of the government

CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

1. Participating in the training need assessment survey
2. Identifying viable research topics
3. Undertaking community health education and promotion program
4. Attending CPD seminars, training and workshop
5. Continuing education such post graduate short courses, diploma, degree

SECTION 2. Specific training needs

Please specify the areas of your job in which you would like to receive further training or
instruction. List these in order of importance:

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