Courses & Units
Medical Laboratory Practice CXA731
Introduction
This is a professional experience placement (PEP) unit, undertaken while off campus in diagnostic pathology laboratories accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), or equivalent.
Students develop a holistic view of the role of the diagnostic pathology laboratory in the health-care industry in preparation for post-graduate employment, thorough observation and hands-on application of university learning. Assessment in this unit focusses on evaluating and reviewing work health and safety and laboratory accreditation, and practicing professional and academic research and communication.
Students are subject to the rules and regulations of the host laboratory, supervised by laboratory staff.
Summary
| Unit name | Medical Laboratory Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA731 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Ms Jane Pittaway |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* 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
- Evaluate and review laboratory protocols and procedures, quality systems and practice.
- Communicate professional information about laboratory procedures and protocols to professional and academic audiences.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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
All prior units within the Master of Laboratory Medicine degree – CXA622, CXA625, CXA631, CXA632, CXA633, CXA641, CXA642, CXA643, CXA651, CXA652, CXA6XX Human Molecular Biology, CXA601 Integrated Laboratory MedicineCo-requisites
CXA7XX Medical Laboratory Placement 1 and CXA7XX Medical Laboratory Placement 2Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 3-hour seminar, 1x 2-day seminar (8-hour days) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Take home examination (30%)|Risk Assessment and Safe Work Practices (20%)|Oral presentation & referenced abstract (30%)|Quality Control (20%) |
| 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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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