Integrated Laboratory Medicine unit (CXA601)

Launceston

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. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and laboratory skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree.

Summary

Unit name	Integrated Laboratory Medicine
Unit code	CXA601
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Jeff Beckett
Delivered By
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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.
• Plan laboratory investigations for the diagnosis and management of disease.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA625, CXA632, CXA642, CXA652

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Workshop (2hrs x weekly), Tutorial (1hr weekly); Research and writing of assignments relating to 2-week modules (5hrs x 4 times)
Assessment	Quiz on laboratory structure and regulation|Audit of laboratory activity (15%)|Case study 1 analysis (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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