Integrated Laboratory Medicine unit (CXA331)

Introduction

In this unit you will integrate and apply learning from previous clinical laboratory medicine units, about the diagnosis and management of complex diseases. A whole of laboratory approach is used to explain the relationship between pathology results and the pathology/pathophysiology of complex diseases. Furthermore, you will gain insight into pathology laboratory organisation, management, and governance. You will explore these topics and apply your learning using an integrated series of learning modules and case studies of increasing complexity This is a transition into practice unit that amalgamates all your prior clinical learning and skills and situates it in the diagnostic pathology landscape, in preparation for your subsequent clinical placement units.

Summary

Unit name	Integrated Laboratory Medicine
Unit code	CXA331
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Jeff Beckett
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the staffing and management structure of a typical pathology laboratory and how the various operational units are integrated to provide a comprehensive pathology service.
• Describe the external regulatory framework and evaluate the associated standards under which pathology laboratories operate and are accredited.
• Interpret results from multiple disciplines and discuss how they relate to the pathophysiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of disease.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA225, CXA332, CXA342, CXA352

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Workshop (2hrs x weekly); Online Tutorial (1hr x weekly); Research and writing of assignments relating to 2-week modules (5hrs x 4 times)
Assessment	Quiz on laboratory structure and regulation|Case study 1 analysis (15%)|Laboratory audit (15%)|Case study 2 analysis (30%)|Case Study 3 analysis (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	No required reading materials.
Recommended	Texts from your previous Laboratory Medicine units will be useful in this unit.

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