91003 Laboratory Medicine Professional Placement
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Credit points: 24 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
Industry-based professional experience is paramount to ensure UTS graduates are work-ready with industry aligned skills. In this subject, students spend 560 hours in a pathology diagnostic laboratory under the supervision of experienced laboratory staff. During this period students learn about the different specialties and roles specific to a pathology laboratory. They build on the practical knowledge acquired in the previous years, solidify this knowledge and acquire new skills that are assessed in the laboratory. The students have the opportunity to scaffold their learning by being involved in different activities within the laboratory.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Demonstrate a professional level knowledge of the structure of a pathology laboratory and its different specialties. |
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| 2. | Articulate the flow of the work from specimen reception to report of results. |
| 3. | Achieve practical skills on selected activities and competencies. |
| 4. | Implement and critically interpret the tests and results that are routinely performed in the pathology laboratory. |
| 5. | Demonstrate ability to work safely. |
| 6. | Demonstrate professionalism and ability to work in a team. |
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
1. Disciplinary Knowledge
2. Research, inquiry, and critical thinking
3. Professional, ethical, and social responsibility
5. Communication
Teaching and learning strategies
Laboratory work, self-paced learning.
Content (topics)
- Laboratory induction
- Laboratory integrated management system
- Specimen reception
- Specialty specific tests and controls
- Quality control
- Result reporting
- General and specialty specific laboratory WH&S