Competency profile in the pre-analytical phase in Medical Technology students: curricular implications.
Abstract
Objective: To analyze the profile of preanalytical competency acquisition among advanced Medical Technology students at the National University of San Marcos, Peru, identifying areas of opportunity for curricular strengthening. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study with 112 fourth and fifth year students. A validated 15-item questionnaire on preanalytical management adapted from Dukic et al. was applied. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, association tests (Chi-square) and logistic regression. Results: The sample showed a balanced distribution by sex (50.9% male, 49.1% female). A solid theoretical foundation was identified (98.2% in tube order) along with specific areas to deepen practice (homogenization: 30.4%; transport for coagulation: 27.7%; lipemic samples management: 39.3%). Clinical experience showed positive impact on directly practiced skills (p<0.05). Age ≥25 years was associated with greater knowledge integration (OR=2.85; p=0.021). Conclusion: The findings provide an empirical basis for optimizing training through greater theory-practice integration, representing a strategic opportunity to strengthen the technical competencies that directly impact diagnostic quality in Peru.
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