Core competencies for a biomedical laboratory scientist - a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

After completing university education, biomedical laboratory scientists work in clinical laboratories, in biomedical research laboratories, in biotech, and in pharmaceutical companies. Laboratory diagnostics have undergone rapid development over the recent years, with the pace showing no signs of abatement. This rapid development challenges the competence of the staff and will most certainly influence the education of future staff. This study aimed to examine what was considered the necessary competencies needed to pursue a career as a biomedical laboratory scientist.

Methods

A modified Delphi technique was used, with the panel of experts expressing their views in a series of three questionnaire. Consensus was defined as the point which 75 % or more of the panel p

SUBMITTER: Stollenwerk MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9208704 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature