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