MEDI3007 (v.1) Introduction to Laboratory Medicine Practice
| Area: | School of Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 50.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 37.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Fieldwork: | 7 x 37 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
311434 (v.1)
Laboratory Medicine Practice 332
or any previous version
|
| Prerequisite(s): |
311381 (v.1)
Medical Science 331
OR MEDI3005 (v.1) Topics in Medical Science or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Seven weeks of supervised professional practice in a "National Association of Testing Authorities" (NATA) accredited medical laboratory. Students will be orientated to the Professional Standards of Occupational Health and Safety and Good Laboratory Practice as described in ISO 15189 "Medical Laboratories - Particular requirements for quality and competence" and "Competency based standards for Medical Scientists". Placement will be in the specimen reception/collection area of the laboratory gaining competency and knowledge in the systems and processes documented in the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to pre-examination and examination of primary samples. |
| Field of Education: | 019901 Medical Science |
| Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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