Course Title: Perform histological tests
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: ONPS5668C
Course Title: Perform histological tests
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5283 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Asmaa Hasanein
asmaa.hasanein@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 150
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
MSL974006A Perform biological procedures
MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination
MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to perform tests and procedures associated with processing and staining tissues for examination of tissue structure and abnormalities by pathologists and scientists to assist with disease diagnosis. The unit covers tests and procedures that are associated with anatomical pathology (including frozen sections), and may involve the use of automated processors and staining machines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975003A Perform histological tests |
Element: |
1. Process specimens and associated request forms |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Check and match specimens and request forms before they are accepted |
Element: |
2. Prepare specimens for cut up |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Arrange tissues and request forms in cut-up area |
Element: |
3. Process tissue |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Select processor program and reagents 3.2.Inspect processor reagents for deterioration and adequate volume |
Element: |
4. Embed tissue |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1.Select embedding medium that is compatible with infiltrating agent |
Element: |
5. Cut tissue sections |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1.Check that flotation bath is ready and satisfactory for use |
Element: |
6. Stain tissue sections |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1.Apply staining procedures to demonstrate required morphological features |
Element: |
7. Contribute to efficient provision of histological services |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1.Monitor and maintain resources for pathologists in cut-up area |
Element: |
8. Maintain a safe environment |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1.Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
Element: |
9. Maintain laboratory records |
Performance Criteria: |
9.1.Make entries on report forms or into computer systems, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required 9.2.File and store tissue sections to facilitate efficient retrieval as required |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Weekly practical activities
face to face theory classes
online activities
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1
Week | Date | Topic | Content | Assessment |
1 | 11th Feb | 1 | Intro To Histology | |
2 | 18th Feb | 2 | Epithelial Tissue | |
3 | 23rd Feb | 3 | Connective Tissue Guest Lecturer | |
4 | 1st March | 4 | Muscular Tissue Guest Lecturer |
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5 | 8th March | 5 | Nervous Tissue | |
6 | 15th March | 6 | Haemopoietic System | |
7 | 22nd March | Revision | ||
8 | 29th March | Easter break | ||
9 | week starting 4th April | Theory Exam | Thoery Exam 1- topics 1-6 |
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10 | 12th April | 7 | Skin | |
11 | 19th April | 8 | Digestive system | |
12 | 26th April | 9 | Glands associated with the digestive tract | |
13 | 3rd May | 10 | The Respiratory System | |
14 | 10th May | 11 | The Reproductive System | |
15 | 17th May | Revision | ||
16 | 24th May | revision | ||
17 | week starting 30th May | Theory Exam Practical Slide Test |
Theory Exam 2: Practical Slide Test: |
Semester 2
Week | Date | Topic | Content | Assessment |
1 | 5th July | 1 | Histology services and laboratory maintenance Preparation of Tissue | Online Quiz 1 |
2 | 12th July | 2 | Fixation and Decalcification | |
3 | 19th July | 3 | Tissue Processing and Embedding | Online Quiz 2 |
4 | 26th July | 4 | Microtomy and Cryotomy | |
5 | 2nd August | 5 | Introduction to Staining, Microtomy | |
6 | 9th August | 6 | Polarising microscopy, fluorescent staining and IHC, Microtomy | Online quiz 3 |
7 | 16th August | 7 | Collagen Staining | |
8 | 23rd August | exam week, no assessment | ||
9 | 30th August | 8 | student break, no class | |
10 | 6th Sept | 9 | Elastic Tissue Staining, Microtomy | |
11 | 13th Sept | 10 | Carbohydrate Staining , Microtomy | |
12 | 20th Sept | 11 | Mucin Staining, Microtomy | |
13 | 27th Sept | 12 | Pigments , Microtomy | |
14 | 4th Oct | 13 | Fibrin and Microorganisms, Microtomy | |
15 | 11th Oct | 14 | Microtomy | |
16 | 18th Oct | Revision | Logbook submission | |
17 | week starting 24th Oct | Theory Exam |
Theory Exam 3: Topics 7 – 13
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Asessment may include the following
written tests
practical reports
assignments & presentations
practical tests
Assessment Tasks
3 Written theory exams: 15% each
1 practical test- slides: 15%
3 online quizzes: 5% each
Logbook (Sem 1: 10 Pracs. Semester 2: 8 Pracs):25%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (60 – 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (50 – 59%)
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded (0 – 49%)
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exams, pracs, and assignments etc.) For example, if there are two exams you need to have an average of 50% to pass and you also need to have passed the other assessment types. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the exams but fail the prac component).
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• APPLICATION FOR 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 online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• 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 online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
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