Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology
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Consent Training Day 2014
On Friday 23rd May 2014, the AAPT will host another training day on issues involving consent.
The event is held in liaison with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), and AAPT members can register for a discounted fee of £100. Members of the Bereavement Services Association (BSA), Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal College of Pathologists are also entitled to the discount if booking before 31st January 2014.
Practical scenario workshops will encourage delegates to interact across professional boundaries and the event will be CPD approved for all in attendance.
By the end of the training day, participants will:
- Have knowledge of the HTA Codes for Consent
- Have knowledge of the post mortem consent process
- Have practical experience of dealing with consent issues
- Be able to facilitate the consent process with N.O.K and clinician
- Be able to inform their Trust of consent procedures and best practice
- Be able to help set up a consent process