Course Title: Perform immunohaematological tests
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5362 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Title: Perform immunohaematological tests
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 80
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BIOL5226C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2017, Term2 2018, Term2 2019 |
Course Contact: Amber Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability of technical personnel to perform routine tests and procedures that are part of the requirements of pre- and post-blood transfusion practice. The unit also covers tests and procedures that are indicated in laboratory investigations in obstetric and perinatal medicine, in suspected haemolysis and haemolytic episodes, and in other clinical circumstances.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Pre-requisites:
MSL974006 Perform biological procedures
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975006 Perform immunohaematological tests |
Elements: |
1 Process samples and associated request forms 2 Perform tests 3 Maintain a safe environment 4 Maintain laboratory records 5 Issue blood and blood products |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
written tests
in-class exercises
industry visit report
poster presentation
Portfolio of laboratory logbook & worksheets