Courses & Units
Laboratory Medicine Professional Experience Placement CXA704
Introduction
This is a professional experience placement (PEP) unit, undertaken off campus in diagnostic pathology laboratories, accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), or equivalent. Over a 16-week period, students can experience core and specialised areas within a modern diagnostic pathology laboratory. They develop an holistic view of the role of the diagnostic pathology laboratory in the healthcare industry, with added focus on professional issues, codes of conduct and ethics, work health and safety and laboratory accreditation. They further develop practical laboratory skills and learning (by observing and performing) and apply university learning to professional practice. Students are subject to the rules and regulations of the host laboratory, supervised by laboratory staff. This unit comprise a 25% semester unit weighting.
Summary
| Unit name | Laboratory Medicine Professional Experience Placement |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA704 |
| 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 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Summer school (early) | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Summer school (early) | 6/11/2023 | 1/1/2024 | 2/1/2024 | 18/2/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a ‘work ready’ level of technical aptitude, professional attitude and communication skills
- Integrate and apply university acquired practical and theoretical knowledge (university learning) to interpret procedural and diagnostic components of laboratory practice.
- Critically reflect upon the effect of your work placement on your personal and professional presumptions, attitudes and aptitude.
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 | $2,237.00 | $2,237.00 | not applicable | $5,192.00 |
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.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
Any two of: (CXA632 Haematology 2 and CXA633 Transfusion), (CXA642 Medical Microbiology A and CXA643 Medical Microbiology B) or (CXA652 Clinical Chemistry 2 and CXA653 Clinical Chemistry 3)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Preplacement seminar – online 3 hrs; clinical placement 35hrs weekly; Independent learning 5hrs weekly; Post placement seminar 5hrs x 3 days. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Discussion Posts|Quality Control Assignment|Risk Assessment|Oral Presentation & Referenced Abstract (20%)|Student Journal (20%)|Laboratory Supervisor Assessment (30%)|Theory examination (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Your host laboratory will have required reading material that you will read before and during your placement. |
|---|---|
| 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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