Table 4 Priority topics for training according to ranking by participants
Priority topics related to technical competence | % | Priority topics related to research skill | % | Priority topics related to Pathophysiology | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Perform and interpret DNA/RNA extraction and quantification | 33.6 | Manuscript preparation | 22.1 | Case studies in clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics | 20.4 |
Perform and interpret nucleic acid amplification-based tests/PCR | 29.5 | Grant proposal writing | 20.0 | Case studies in clinical microbiology | 18.9 |
Identification of bacterial and mycological species from solid and liquid culture media | 23.5 | Research design | 17.8 | Case studies in hematology | 16.9 |
Interpretation of bacterial and mycological colony characteristics | 22.4 | Research proposal development | 15.8 | ||
Perform and interpret antimicrobial susceptibility testing | 21.9 | ||||
Perform and interpret ELISA testing | 20.4 | ||||
Perform and interpret hormonal assays | 19.1 | ||||
Perform and interpret inoculation of microbiological media | 19.1 | ||||
Perform and interpret culture media preparation | 18.0 | ||||
Perform and interpret electrolyte analysis | 17.8 | ||||
Accreditation standards (ENAO, ISO15189) | 15.8 | ||||
Perform operation and maintenance of clinical chemistry machines | 15.4 | ||||
Perform collection and examination of other body fluids | 15.1 |