Course Title: Perform histological tests
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
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
Teachers: Amberlee Mitton & Asmaa Hasanein
51.04.01
Nominal Hours: 150
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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 |
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 |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
2 hours of theory weekly - Delivered mostly online by Amber
- Library introduction session
- Interactive online tools
- Question and answer
- Blackboard discussion boards
- Online quiz
2 hours of prac delivered by Asmaa
Teaching Schedule
Topic 1: Histology & Intro to Immunity | Intro To Histology + Preparation of Tissue | ||
Topic 2: The biology of cancer | Epithelial Tissue + Fixation and Decalcification | ||
Topic 3: Nerves, Nerve Biopsy & Leprosy | Connective Tissue + Tissue Processing and Embedding | ||
Topic 4: Lymphatics, Lymph node biopsy & Lymphoma | Muscular Tissue Muscular Tissue + Microtomy | Prac report 10% | |
Topic 5: Hematopoietic system, Bone marrow biopsy & Leukaemia | Skeletal Tissue+ Microtomy | ||
Topic 6: Breast and breast cancer | Nervous Tissue Connective Tissue + Microtomy | ||
Student Vacation | |||
Revision | |||
Exam Week | Assessment 1: Online quiz 20% |
Prac exam 15% | |
Topic 7: The Integumentary system & Skin Biopsy & Melanoma | Haemopoietic System + Microtomy | ||
Topic 8: GI tract and colorectal cancer | Skin + Microtomy | ||
Topic 9: Liver and hepatocellular carcinoma | Digestive System + Microtomy | ||
Topic 10: Respiratory system and lung cancer | Glands Associated With the Digestive Tract + Microtomy | ||
Topic 11: Reproductive system and endometriosis | The Respiratory System + Microtomy | ||
Topic 12: Prostate and prostate cancer | The Urinary + Microtomy | ||
Revision | SystemThe Reproductive System + Microtomy | ||
Exam Week | Assessment 2: Online Quiz 20% |
written exam 20% |
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
Theory (Amber)
Assessment 1: Online quiz 20%
Assessment 2: Online quiz 20%
Prac (Asmaa)
1 prac report 10%
2 prac tests 15% each
1 written test 20%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (eg pass the tests but fail the prac reports).
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
• 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 on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day 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 (form available on the Web). 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 at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
• In order to be successful in this module, you have to achieve a pass in all of the above assessment tasks. If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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