Course Title: Perform histological procedures
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5182 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Title: Perform histological procedures
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS5199C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2010, Term2 2011 |
Course Contact: Dinah van Ruyven
Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4287
Course Contact Email: dinah.vanruyven@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to perform straightforward histological procedures involving processing and sectioning (by hand or rotary microtome) of plant and animal tissues in paraffin wax. Personnel will work under direct supervision and have ready access to enterprise procedures.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
This unit of competency has no prerequisites.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
PMLTEST310A Perform histological procedures |
Elements: |
Assemble equipment and materials Cut sections of plant and animal tissue Maintain a safe work environment Process and embed plant and animal tissue Stain sections |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam