Course Title: Medical Informatics and Laboratory Management

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Medical Informatics and Laboratory Management

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2153

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010

ONPS2153

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face or Internet

Sem 1 2011

ONPS2153

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Internet

Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

ONPS2153

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2024

ONPS2153

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Internet

Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018

ONPS2154

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010

ONPS2154

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face or Internet

Sem 1 2011

Course Coordinator: Sapha Shibeeb

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1848

Course Coordinator Email: sapha.shibeeb@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 223.2.01C

Course Coordinator Availability: Please email for an appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

Medical Informatics and Laboratory Management aims to introduce you to a number of the management aspects of laboratory medicine. These include change management, laboratory information systems, economics of the healthcare system and pathology services, automation, point of care testing, quality systems, accreditation of laboratory services and legal issues affecting the practice of medical scientists in laboratory medicine.  The medical informatics component of the course includes principles and practice of digitising and manipulating information.  In particular for the purposes of image analysis and interpretation.  The course examines the use of information systems in the laboratory and how knowledge/expert/middleware systems can assist in decision-making processes.  The role of  interconnected networks in healthcare management is also covered.  


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BH129 Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours):

PLO1: Apply coherent and advanced laboratory medicine theories, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach.

PLO2: Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems.

PLO3: Apply research principles and methodology to design and implement a laboratory medicine research project to address complex real-world scientific challenges, and make original contribution to disciplinary knowledge.

PLO4: Demonstrate the ability to generate and evaluate solutions to all aspects of interdisciplinary professional practice while complying with ethical, legal and regulatory standards that underpins the field of laboratory medicine.

PLO5: Communicate and colloborate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats related to laboratory medicine employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.

PLO6: Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice as part of a multidisciplinary team.

PLO7: Apply and demonstrate the cultural intelligence and cultural safety to practice, with consideration of the experience and perspectives of First Nations peoples and the global community in all aspects of work. 


On successful completion of this course you should be able to: 

  1. Evaluate information in the discipline of medical informatics and laboratory management to inform decision-making and strategic planning.  
  2. Apply knowledge on laboratory accreditation requirements and meet ISO15189 standards.
  3. Analyse the application of medical informatics technology applied in a laboratory environment, and critically assess the potential benefits and drawbacks of such technologies on the future practice of diagnostic pathology and medical research.
  4. Analyse and predict the evolving role and function of Medical Laboratory Scientists, both at national and international levels, considering emerging trends and advancements. 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Assignment 1: Workshop group-based assessments 
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 3 

Assessment Task 2: Assignment 2: Mid-semester test
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLO 2 

Assessment Task 3: Assignment 3: Oral presentation  
Weighting 20%  
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 4 

Assessment Task 4: Final assessment 
Weighting 40% (invigilated)
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 - 4 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.