Course Title: Receive and prepare samples for testing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: BIOL5240C
Course Title: Receive and prepare samples for testing
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4397 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Course Contact: Amber Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5083
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Paul Burgio (Theory)
Renu Shankar (Labs)
Nominal Hours: 30
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
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to log samples, check sample documentation, and schedule and prepare samples for testing in accordance with workplace procedures. This unit does not include testing, tissue processing or similar techniques.
This unit of competency applies to field and laboratory assistants in all industry sectors who receive and prepare samples as part/all of their job in a sample reception area.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing |
Element: |
1. Log samples |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Record date (and time of arrival, if required) of samples at workplace 1.2 Check and match samples with request forms before they are accepted 1.3 Enter details of samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) 1.4 Apply required document tracking procedures 1.5 Process 'urgent' test requests according to workplace requirements 1.6 Ensure security and traceability of all information, laboratory data and records |
Element: |
2. Address client and customer service issues |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Report to referring client/supervisor when samples and request forms do not comply with workplace requirements 2.2 Maintain confidentiality of all client/workplace data and information 2.3 Ensure that information provided to customers is accurate, relevant and authorised for release 2.4 Deal with customers politely and efficiently and in accordance with workplace procedures |
Element: |
3. Prepare samples for testing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Perform physical separation of the samples, as required 3.2 Prepare the required number of sub-samples 3.3 Perform chemical separation of the samples, as required 3.4 Place samples in appropriate transport media, as required 3.5 Monitor and control sample conditions before, during and after processing |
Element: |
4. Distribute samples |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Group samples requiring similar testing requirements 4.2 Distribute samples to workstations maintaining sample integrity 4.3 Distribute request forms for data entry or filing in accordance with workplace procedures 4.4 Check that samples and relevant request forms have been received by laboratory personnel |
Element: |
5. Maintain a safe work area and environment |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Apply safe work practices to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel 5.2 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety when sampling, processing, transferring or disposing of samples 5.3 Report all accidents and spillages to supervisor 5.4 Clean up splashes and spillages immediately using appropriate techniques and precautions 5.5 Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts 5.6 Ensure the safe disposal of hazardous materials and other laboratory wastes |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include
laboratory exercises
theory classes
group work
Teaching Schedule
2020
| 2020 Week of | Week | Topic | Lab | Assessment BIOL5241C Relate Anatomical | Assessment BIOL5240C Receive & Prep |
| 6-Jul | 1 | Overview of the organisation of the Human Body:,Cells Tissues and Organs, handling and storing samples | Important introduction to Lab Be there!! | AT1 & 2, AT3
Important information to help you succeed in |
Important information to help you succeed in Very important to be there! |
| 13-Jul | 2 | Muscular- | Cells Tissues and Organs, handling and storing samples | AT1 & 2 | (1) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch |
| 20-Jul | 3 | Skeletal System | Muscular | AT1 & 2, AT3 | (1) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch Quiz 1 |
| 27-Jul | 4 | Cardiovascular System & Immune System | Skeletal System | AT1 & 2 | (2) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch |
| 3-Aug | 5 | Respiratory System | Cardiovascular System & Immune System | AT1 & 2, AT3 | (2) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch Quiz 2 |
| 10-Aug | 6 | Digestive System | Respiratory System | AT1 & 2 | (3) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch |
| 17-Aug | 7 | Urinary System | Digestive System | AT1 & 2, AT3 | (3) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch Quiz 3 |
| 24-Aug | 8 | Assessment week | Urinary System | AT3 | (3) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch |
| 31-Aug | Mid semester break | Break | Break | ||
| 7-Sep | 9 | Reproductive System | AT1 & 2 | (4) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch | |
| 14-Sep | 10 | Nervous System (1) |
AT1 & 2, AT3 | (4) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch | |
| 21-Sep | 11 | Nervous System (2) |
Specimen reception Industry Special | Industry Special/sLIMS catchup | |
| 28-Sep | 12 | Endocrine System | catch up | AT1 & 2 | (5) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch |
| 5-Oct | 13 | Lymphatic System | Endocrine System | AT1 & 2, AT3 | (5) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch |
| 12-Oct | 14 | Integumentary System | Lymphatic System | AT1 & 2 | (6) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch |
| 19-Oct | 15 | Assessment | Integumentary System | AT1 & 2, AT3 | (6) Process samples and enter data into LIMS / Prepare samples for dispatch |
| 26-Oct | 16 | Assessment catch up | catch up | Finalise Assessments | Finalise Assessments |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include observation of skills, folio of work completed, quizzes
Assessment Tasks
AT1: LIMS activity
AT2: Workplace procedures Knowledge
AT3: Practical observations
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for all assessments. Students may be given additional opportunities to demonstrate competence.
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 (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application should be emailed to the program Coordinator (amber.mitton @rmit.edu.au). Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments such as tests- 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, 5 days of the scheduled time of the assessment http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
• Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
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