Course Title: Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: BIOL5241C

Course Title: Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples

Important Information:

 

 

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4397 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Course Contact: Rauha Quazi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277

Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Renu Shankar

renu.shankar@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 100

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 recognise and interpret different types of biological test samples to direct the specimen to the correct laboratory for appropriate testing. It covers knowledge of anatomy to interpret histology samples and knowledge of physiology to interpret pathology samples. This unit applies to laboratory technicians who work in histology, microbiology, haematology, and biochemistry.
The unit principally refers to human pathology but many aspects are relevant to veterinary pathology.
This unit of competency assumes that the laboratory technician would perform tests and procedures under the close supervision of scientific and/or medical staff. Although a supervisor may not always be present, the technician will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) that clearly describe the scope of permitted practice in modifying testing procedures, interpretation of data and for communicating test results to people outside the laboratory


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSL954003 Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples

Element:

1. Work with information of body systems and organs

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Correctly identify the basic structure and main functions of human body systems 1.2 Correctly identify the basic structure and main function of organs within each body system 1.3 Use correct terminology to describe body systems and organs macroscopically 1.4 Identify broad streams of disease that effect body systems and organs

Element:

2. Work with information of tissues and cells

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Correctly identify basic microscopic structure and main function of tissue types 2.2 Correctly identify basic microscopic structure and main function of cells 2.3 Use correct terminology to describe tissue and cell types

Element:

3. Identify and direct test specimens

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Use knowledge of body systems, organs and tissues to confirm macroscopic appearance of fresh, fixed and treated biological test samples 3.2 Confirm macroscopic appearance of test sample matches test request 3.3 Direct test specimen to appropriate laboratory for dispatch

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities include: theory classes, class exercises to review theory, videos, discussions, laboratory practicals, quizzes


Teaching Schedule

While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. 

Week #

Week Starting

Theory

Lab

Assessment /

Canvas Submissions

 

1

12-Feb

Topic 1

  • Intro to course & assessments
  • Body Systems & Anatomical terms

Topic 2.1

  • Clinical Laboratory - Part 1

Intro to Path Lab departments

 

 

 

2

19-Feb

Topic 2.2

  • Clinical Laboratory - Part 2

Blood & blood tests

Topic 2.3

  • Clinical Laboratory - Part 3

Other body fluids & tests

 

 

3

26-Feb

Topic 2.4

  • Clinical Laboratory - Part 4

      Tissue specimens & tests

Lab 1:

Body fluids

AT2: Body Fluids

 

4

4-Mar

Topic 2.5

  • Clinical Laboratory - Part 5

Medical terminology

AT1: Part 1

 

 

 

5

11-Mar

Topic 3.1

  • Cells
  • Epithelial tissue

Lab 2: 

Epithelial Tissue

 

 

6

18-Mar

Topic 3.2

  • Connective tissue

Lab 3:

Tissue cells

 

 

 

7

25-Mar

Topic 3.3

  • Muscle & Nervous tissues

Lab 4:

Muscle & Nervous tissues

 

AT1: Part 2

AT3: Questions

 

 

Mid Semester break (Mar 29 - 7 April)

8

8-Apr

Topic 4

  • Respiratory System

Lab 5:

Respiratory System

 

 

9

15-Apr

Topic 5

  • Skeletal System

Lab 6:

Bones

AT2: Questions

 

10

22-Apr

Topic 6

  • Cardiovascular System

No Lab - Anzac Day

 

 

 

11

29-Apr

Topic 7

  • Immune cells & Immunity

Lab 7:

Cardiovascular system

AT3: Blood cells

 

12

6-May

Topic 8

  • Renal System

Lab 8:

Renal System

AT2: Tissues

AT1: Part 3

 

13

13-May

Topic 9

  • Digestive System

Lab 9:

Digestive System

AT2: Organs

AT3: Tissue cells

 

 

14

20-May

Topic 10

  • Special Senses

 Lab 10:

Senses

 

 

 

15

3-Jun

Assessment finalisation

Catch up Lab##

 

 

16

10-Jun

Assessment finalisation

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None (Learning material provided on Canvas)


References

None (Learning material provided on Canvas)


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessments may include observation of laboratory skills, portfolio of completed work, reports and quizzes


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.  
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. 

Assessment Task

When

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Questions

Assessed in Weeks 4, 7 and 12

Assessment Task 2:  Practical Observation - Identify & direct test specimens.

Assessed in Weeks 3 – 13

Assessment Task 3:  Practical Observation - Cell Types

Assessed in Weeks 3 – 13


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required. 

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 successfully complete the course, you need to achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment. You will be given two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.

Attendance: 

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. 
 
Information about your studies: 

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 
 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.

Academic Integrity & Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity  

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.

Use of AI has certain restrictions in this course. Please refer to assessment instructions for guidelines on the conditions for the use of AI tools in assessments.

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