Courses & Units
Clinical Chemistry 1 CXA251
Launceston
Introduction
The unit CXA 251, Clinical Chemistry 1, is designed to impart a thorough knowledge of: quality assurance, including sources of error; use and establishment of reference ranges; collection, preservation, transportation and storage of specimens for analysis; preparation of laboratory method manuals. The laboratory investigation of disorders of renal function, water and electrolyte balance and acid base balance is studied.
Summary
| Unit name | Clinical Chemistry 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA251 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jeffrey (Jeff) Beckett |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of clinical chemistry principles.
- Communicate in a scientific manner using discipline specific terminology related to clinical chemistry.
- Perform laboratory techniques and calculations competently and accurately
- Assess laboratory results and evaluate the clinical relevance
- Apply technical skills to obtain reliable results in the laboratory
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010599 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,701.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA101 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences AND CXA261 - Metabolic BiochemistryTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial – 1 hour (13 weeks), Practical – 3 hours (13 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quiz (10%)|Practical Exam (30%)|Examination (30%)|Laboratory Reports (20%)|Skills and Competencies Test|Method Protocol (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics; 8th Ed; Elsevier Nader Rifai; Andrea R. Horvath; C. Wittwer; Norbert W. Tietz 2019
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Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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