Courses & Units
Medical Laboratory Placement 1 CXA732
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. You are subject to the rules and regulations of your host laboratory, supervised by laboratory staff. Over a 4-week period, you will experience core and specialised areas within a modern diagnostic pathology laboratory. You will apply your university learning to real world laboratory practice and further develop practical laboratory skills and learning by observing and performing laboratory tasks. You will 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.
Summary
| Unit name | Medical Laboratory Placement 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA732 |
| 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
- Demonstrate a ‘work ready’ level of technical aptitude, professional attitude, and communication skills
- Apply university acquired practical and theoretical knowledge (university learning) to interpret procedural and diagnostic components of laboratory practice
- Critically reflect on the effect of your work placement on your personal and professional learning with respect to ethical laboratory practice and patient care.
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
CXA632, CXA633, CXA642, CXA643, CXA652, CXA600, CXA601, CXA622Co-requisites
CXA731 Medical Laboratory Practice AND CXA733 Medical Laboratory Placement 2Teaching
| Assessment | Portfolio (40%)|Portfolio – Review of weekly critical reflections (15%)|Placement – laboratory supervisor assessment (40%)|Online discussion posts (5%) |
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| 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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