Gilligan Peter H, McGee Martha H
Clinical Microbiology-Immunology Laboratories, UNC HealthCare, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA.
McLendon Clinical Laboratories, UNC HealthCare, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA.
Clin Lab Med. 2019 Sep;39(3):487-497. doi: 10.1016/j.cll.2019.05.007. Epub 2019 Jul 2.
Rapidly changing technology in the clinical microbiology laboratory requires a highly skilled workforce. The current clinical microbiology workforce is aging with a wave of retirements currently unfolding. Key competencies that will be needed for the next generation of microbiologists include strong analytical skills, adaptability, and the willingness to be life-long learners. Experiential learning is a key component of the initial learning environment for medical laboratory scientists and technicians. Continuing education in clinical microbiology must reflect the changes in technology whereby learners are more comfortable in an electronic learning environment, such as TED Talks and YouTube.
临床微生物学实验室中迅速变化的技术需要高技能的劳动力。当前临床微生物学领域的劳动力正在老龄化，目前正迎来一波退休潮。下一代微生物学家所需的关键能力包括强大的分析能力、适应能力以及成为终身学习者的意愿。体验式学习是医学实验室科学家和技术人员初始学习环境的关键组成部分。临床微生物学的继续教育必须反映技术的变化，使学习者在电子学习环境（如TED演讲和YouTube）中更自在。
