Area: | School of Pharmacy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Mechanisms and interpretation of diagnostic and monitoring tests performed in laboratories for patients under medical care. Systems approach in the evaluation of laboratory tests. Cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, haematological and neurological disorders, immunological disorders and infectious diseases. Drug levels in biological fluids and tissues. Drugs affecting laboratory tests and implications in medical treatments. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated the ability to interpret diagnostic and monitoring tests performed on patients under medical care. Developed an understanding of laboratory procedures and the validity and reliability of test results. Developed an appreciation of the role and limitations of laboratory tests. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | McPherson J., Manual Use and Interpretation of Pathology Tests, 2nd ed., Sydney, The Royal College of Pathologists of Australia. Traub S.L., (Ed.), (2001), Basic Skills In Interpreting Laboratory Data, Illustrated with Case Studies, 3rd ed., Bethesda, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 60%. Written Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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