Course Title: Perform aseptic techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: BIOL5227C
Course Title: Perform aseptic techniques
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5362 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Andrea McAdam
99254863
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to perform aseptic techniques to maintain the integrity of both the sample source and the sample. It applies to sampling techniques in tissue culture and to generic microbiological procedures.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL973004 Perform aseptic techniques |
Element: |
1 Prepare for aseptic sampling or transfer |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Ensure that any sampling procedure conforms with the requirements of the sampling plan |
Element: |
2 Transfer materials aseptically |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Protect the integrity of the sample source by sterilising the sampling site and the mouth of transport or culture vessel |
Element: |
3 Maintain work area and equipment to prevent cross-infection and contamination |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Place disposable and reusable items into relevant receptacles |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include theory classes and laboratory exercises
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date starting Monday |
Theory topics |
Lab |
Assessments |
11 |
29 April |
A1-1 Introduction to aseptic technique A1-2 Patient specimens |
Introduction to aseptic technique Lab A1 |
Log book + Quiz |
12 |
6 May |
A2-1 Culture techniques A2-2 Sterilisation & autoclaves A2-3 Bacteria |
Lab A2 Review plates from A1 |
Log book + Quiz |
13 |
13 May |
A3-1 Media A3-2 Disinfection A3-3 Cross-contamination |
Lab A3 Plating from swabs on bench |
Log book + Quiz |
14 |
20 May |
A4-1 Reading plates A4-2 Gram staining |
Lab A4 Gram stains / oil immersion |
Log book + Quiz |
15 |
27 May |
A5-1 Antibiotic sensitivities A5-2 Biosafety cabinets |
Lab A5 |
Log book + Quiz |
16 |
3 June |
END-SEMESTER EXAMS |
Review plates from A5 PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT |
LOG BOOK THEORY ASSESSMENT |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
practical skills assessment
laboratory logbook
online quizzes
glossary
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 Prac Assessment due by 31st May
Assessment Task 2 Log Book due by 31st May
Assessment Task 3 Theory Test due on 7th JuneAssessment Matrix
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 pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for all assessments. Students may be given additional opportunities to demonstrate competence.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
APPLICATION FOR 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 (http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application should be emailed to the program Coordinator (amber.mitton @rmit.edu.au). Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments such as tests- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 5 days of the scheduled time of the assessment http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
• 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.
NOTE: This course is equivalent to BIOL5242C (MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques)
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