Project Background
Laboratory members of the Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory virology section are required to be fully trained in aseptic technique. Currently, there is only initial training for this technique, but laboratory quality will be improved by a routine system of recertification. This module will cover the key aspects of the technique and check the learner for complete understanding. An additional module will also be created for new students and staff on the purpose of the lab.
Front End Analysis
Targeted Learner Analysis
Learners will be all laboratory technician staff and student employees of the virology section of the Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL). These individuals will have a variety of backgrounds pertaining to aseptic technique, from being fully trained and working with it on a daily basis to having a very rudimentary understanding of the topic. Learners in this laboratory prefer to learn by demonstration and through mentored practice, where a trainer gives critiques to the learner while they are practicing. Learners also prefer visual explanations to written ones. This information was obtained by interviewing current laboratory members from a variety of positions and experiences.
Intended Instruction
The entry skills that are necessary for this training are basic computer skills. Knowledge of the general area may be helpful to learners to better understand terms. The purpose for this instruction will be to showcase all areas of aseptic technique as they pertain to this laboratory. This will include the importance of aseptic technique, the consequences of poor aseptic technique, correct performance of aseptic technique, incorrect performance of aseptic technique and guarantee of quality to ADDL clientele. A second non-mandatory section will include functions of the laboratory. From the interviews I found that training can be ineffectual at times and frequently utilizes methods that are not desired by the learners. This instruction will have the benefit of consistency, clarity of topics though depiction, and complete coverage of topics. This module will be able to fulfill many of the needs of this training without the need for an instructor to walk through the topics. This information was gathered through interviews of laboratory members, personal experience, and though discussions with one supervisor on the topic.
Learning Environment/Proposed Delivery Method
Ideally the instruction will be housed within the ADDL computer network. This constraint has directed the development of the learning modules to Microsoft PowerPoint. This format will create modules that require learners to complete the entire section before advancing and facilitate consistency in instruction. The module will highlight the topics using language directly from the training document, SOP 4.15, while showcasing the desired behavior using illustrations, pictures and video.
Learners will be all laboratory technician staff and student employees of the virology section of the Animal Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL). These individuals will have a variety of backgrounds pertaining to aseptic technique, from being fully trained and working with it on a daily basis to having a very rudimentary understanding of the topic. Learners in this laboratory prefer to learn by demonstration and through mentored practice, where a trainer gives critiques to the learner while they are practicing. Learners also prefer visual explanations to written ones. This information was obtained by interviewing current laboratory members from a variety of positions and experiences.
Intended Instruction
The entry skills that are necessary for this training are basic computer skills. Knowledge of the general area may be helpful to learners to better understand terms. The purpose for this instruction will be to showcase all areas of aseptic technique as they pertain to this laboratory. This will include the importance of aseptic technique, the consequences of poor aseptic technique, correct performance of aseptic technique, incorrect performance of aseptic technique and guarantee of quality to ADDL clientele. A second non-mandatory section will include functions of the laboratory. From the interviews I found that training can be ineffectual at times and frequently utilizes methods that are not desired by the learners. This instruction will have the benefit of consistency, clarity of topics though depiction, and complete coverage of topics. This module will be able to fulfill many of the needs of this training without the need for an instructor to walk through the topics. This information was gathered through interviews of laboratory members, personal experience, and though discussions with one supervisor on the topic.
Learning Environment/Proposed Delivery Method
Ideally the instruction will be housed within the ADDL computer network. This constraint has directed the development of the learning modules to Microsoft PowerPoint. This format will create modules that require learners to complete the entire section before advancing and facilitate consistency in instruction. The module will highlight the topics using language directly from the training document, SOP 4.15, while showcasing the desired behavior using illustrations, pictures and video.
Learning Objectives
- Learners will be able to define aseptic technique from SOP 4.15.
- Learners will be able to describe benefits of correct aseptic technique or consequences of poor aseptic technique based on examples from instruction.
- Learners will be able to visually identify poor aseptic techniques based on guidelines from SOP 4.15.
- Learners will be able to describe corrections to poor aseptic technique in order to correctly align it with SOP 4.15.
- Learners will be able to draw conclusions on the impact of test quality when given an example scenario by relating to example consequences from the training module.
- Learners will be able to demonstrate at instructor request basic aseptic technique by following the guidelines in SOP 4.15.
Assessment
Learners will be required to demonstrate their understanding of aseptic technique through a one on one evaluation with the laboratory manager as well as pass a sterile media test.
Storyboard
Training Module
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