Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: ONPS5656C
Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5282 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)
Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Gwen MacDonald gwen.macdonald@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
there are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination |
Element: |
1. Interpret test requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment involved |
Element: |
2. Set up work area for preparation and examination of samples |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Collect equipment and arrange the workspace so that equipment can be used safely and efficiently |
Element: |
3. Prepare samples for examination |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Log and label samples according to enterprise procedures to ensure traceability |
Element: |
4. Set up and use a light microscope |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Set up the light path to optimise resolution |
Element: |
5. Observe, identify and report sample characteristics |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Recognise and identify significant sample characteristics |
Element: |
6. Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Ensure safety and minimise cross-contamination through the use of personal protective clothing and safety equipment |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Laboratory classes with short talks
On line materials and quizzes.
Tutorials with teachers
Teaching Schedule
1 9.2.12 | Introduction/OHS | Printout SOP Declaration Labelled microscope |
16.2.12 | Use of microscope-wet preps Labelling requirements |
Yeast prac Drawings |
23.2.12 | Blood Storage of specimens Stain theory |
Blood film drawings Measuring cells Yeast wet prep |
1.3.12 | Blood Counts, counting chambers, records QC | WBC auto and manual |
8.3.12 | Tissue sections-stains and mounting slides Control slides Oil immersion |
Perl’s Stain |
15.3.12 | Individual tutorials/Question sheet/practical assessment completion | |
22.3.12 | Individual tutorials/Question sheet/practical assessment completion | |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams
practical assessment
Assessment Tasks
Log book records and questions to be satisfactory submitted week 9.
On line test to be passed week 9 (5.4.12)
Satisfactory performance of laboratory competencies. These may be assessed during classes and finally at practical assessment 15.3.12 or 22.3.12
All assessment types must be passed to pass this course
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
80% of prac sessions need to be attended to pass this course.
This is pass only course- no higher grading available
To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (tests, reports, assignments)
Students must attend at least 80% of practical classes as assessment will take place during these sessions.If you miss a prac class you should provide a copy of your medical certificate or other evidence (court appearance, funeral notice, statutory declaration) to the teacher.
Extension of time for submission of assessable work-
A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web) at least the day before the due date with evidence attached. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51
Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web)
For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
Late work will not be corrected without forms.
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