Courses & Units
Medical Laboratory Placement 2 CXA425
Introduction
Medical Laboratory Placement 1 & 2 (CXA412, CXA425) are two of three professional experience placement units (PEP) undertaken off campus in diagnostic pathology laboratories accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), or equivalent. Students experience core and specialised areas within a modern diagnostic pathology laboratory and develop an holistic view of the role of the diagnostic pathology laboratory in the health-care industry. They further develop practical laboratory skills and learning (by observing and performing) and apply three years of undergraduate theory (university learning) to professional practice. Students are subject to the rules and regulations of the host laboratory and supervised by laboratory staff.
CXA412 comprises 4 weeks of PEP and CXA425 comprises 12 weeks of PEP.
These units, along with CXA401 (Medical Laboratory Practice) comprise a full semester unit weighting. Organise yourself for the comparable assessment workload of a 4th year semester, fitted in around full time attendance at your hosting laboratory. It is up to you to negotiate time away from the bench to work on assignments when necessary – up to ½ day per week or the equivalent.
Summary
| Unit name | Medical Laboratory Placement 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA425 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Ms Jane Pittaway |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Summer school (early) | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
| Summer school (early) | 8/11/2021 | 1/1/2022 | 2/1/2022 | 20/2/2022 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Engage professionally with the laboratory staff and equipment.
- Analyse workplace procedures and protocols and evaluate the clinical and diagnostic significance at an advanced level .
- Reflect upon the effect of your work placement on your personal and professional presumptions and attitudes at an advanced level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019901 | $2,005.00 | $2,005.00 | not applicable | $4,708.00 |
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA315, CXA300 and two pairs of units from (CXA332 and CXA333) or (CXA342 and CXA343) or (CXA352 and CXA353).Co-requisites
CXA401 and CXA412Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | External: normally in a category 1 NATA-Registered Pathology Laboratory or international equivalent. Students are supervised and assessed by laboratory staff. CXA425 comprises 12 weeks of PEP. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Student Journal – weekly entries (40%)|Student Journal – Critical Incident Analysis reviews (15%)|Laboratory supervisor assessment (40%)|Discussion Posts – pre & post-placement (5%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Lecture, tutorial and practical notes and texts previously used during the professional units of the course: Haematology 1 & 2, Transfusion Science, Clinical Chemistry 1 & 2, Endocrinology, General & Medical Microbiology, Microbiology A & B, Histopathology | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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