Course Title: Perform chemical pathology tests
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: BIOL5249C
Course Title: Perform chemical pathology tests
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5388 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Course Contact: Rauha Quazi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277
Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 130
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
MSL974021 Perform biological procedures
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to perform tests and procedures associated with the detection and monitoring of tissue and bodily fluid responses to normal physiological processes and disease through the identification and quantifying of chemical components. It covers tests and procedures that are usually associated with the discipline of clinical biochemistry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975037 Perform chemical pathology tests |
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1. Process samples and associated request forms |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify specimens and request forms that do not comply with minimum industry requirements for labelling, identification and test requests 1.2 Record any discrepancies and indicate what action is required 1.3 Log samples, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody |
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2. Perform tests |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select authorised tests indicated for the requested investigations 2.2 Conduct individual tests, or batches of tests, according to documented methodologies, applying required quality control procedures 2.3 Manage tasks and organise work to ensure efficient use of time 2.4 Flag test results that are outside accepted quality control limits 2.5 Apply quality control processes to discriminate between significant data and artefact 2.6 Confirm with supervisor any further testing requirements 2.7 Record all test data, noting any phenomena that may be relevant to the treatment of data or the interpretation of results |
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3. Maintain laboratory records |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required 3.2 Ensure samples and associated paperwork maintain traceability throughout testing |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This course uses Canvas LMS and is run as a combination of laboratory practical classes, workshops, and theory classes.
Teaching Schedule
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Schedule Ϯ SYLLABUS subject to changing pending pandemic conditions and RMIT & government safety advise |
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Week 1 |
12/07/2021 |
Theory class: -Introduction to Clinical chemistry, Objectives, Analytical Variables, Quality Control (QC) -QC manufacturers sheets - Preparation for on campus practical: Lipids I, review the module and complete the quiz Practical #1: -Cholesterol assay - HDL/LDL Ratio (drylab) |
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Week 2 |
19/07/2021 |
Theory class: -Prep for on campus practical:Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) -review the modules and complete the quiz Practical #2: -ELISA assay - for detection of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) simulation |
Early assessment task - make sure you do your Chemical pathology quiz before 23.59 Sunday 25th July. AT1: PRACTICAL LOG BOOK ENTRIES (A) (B) (D) (H) -submit your scanned logbooks entries weeklyonline |
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Week 3 |
26/07/2021 |
Theory class: Prep for on campus practical: Renal -review the module and complete the quiz Practical # 3: 1. Urine testing 2. Urine stix (Multistix diagnostic urinalysis testing strips) |
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Week 4 |
02/08/2021 |
Theory class: -Electrolytes -review the module and complete the quiz -Prep for on campus practical: Liver function tests (BCG) : review the module and complete the quiz Practical #4: -BCG Albumin assay, limitations Beer Lambert |
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Week 5 |
9/08/2021 |
Theory class: -Levey Jennings QC Plots (practice) -Prep for on campus practical: Liver function tests (Total protein assay) : review the module and complete the quiz Practical #5: -Total Protein assay, first determine the Endpoint (minutes) of the reaction |
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Week 6 |
16/08/2021 |
AT2: MID-SEMESTER 1 THEORY EXAM (B) Online theory quiz topics: Introduction to Chem pathology, QC controls & Calibrators, Reference ranges & reading results, Electrolytes, Renal, Lipids, Liver, ELISA & Endocrinology -knowledge quiz will be active for 3 hours starting at your usual PRACTICAL class time (on campus to be confirmed) Friday 20th August 8.30 am to 11.30 am. |
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Week 7 |
23/08/21 |
AT2: MID-SEMESTER 1 THEORY EXAM (B) – second attempt (is not automatic and at the discretion of the teacher) |
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30/08/2021 |
Mid-semester Break |
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Week 8 |
06/09/2021 |
Theory class: Prep for on campus practical: Toxicology Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) - Testing for Drugs Introduction to Chromatography & High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) -review the module and complete the quiz Practical #6: Separating analgesics using HPLC
Chromatograms will be available the week after this practical- submit logbook 19th September 23.59 |
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Week 9 |
13/09/2021 |
Theory class: Prep for on campus practical: Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) using Agarose Gels -review the module and complete the quiz
Practical #7: SPE electrophoresis (Helena Labs) Workshop/ HelenaLab Scientist Georgina Sallmann will attend |
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Week 10 |
20/09/2021 |
Theory class: Preparation for assignmentAT3 -Automation : Technological Advances No practical lab this week due to AFL holiday - to be confirmed (TBC) |
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Week 11 |
27/09/2021 |
Theory class: Prep for on campus practical: Iron studies -review the module and complete the quiz
Practical #8: Haemoglobin (Hb) Electrophoresis (Helena Labs) Workshop/ HelenaLab Scientist Georgina Sallmann will attend |
AT3 –AUTOMATION complete automation quiz 1 and 2 before Sunday 26th September 23.59 |
Week 12 |
04/10/2021 |
Theory class: Prep for on campus practical: Liver II - Liver Function Tests (LFT’s) & Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) -review the module and complete the quiz Practical #9: GGT assay |
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Week 13 |
11/10/2021 |
Theory class: Prep for on campus practical: Tumour Markers I – Myeloma & Paraproteins Electrophoresis (Helena Labs) -review the module and complete the quiz
Practical #10: Paraproteins Electrophoresis (Helena Labs) Workshop/ HelenaLab Scientist Georgina Sallmann will attend |
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Week 14 |
18/10/2021 |
AT4: END OF SEMESTER 1 THEORY EXAM (B) Online theory quiz topics: Use of controls and calibrators, Iron studies, SPE, Tumour markers, HPLC, GGT and LFTs. -knowledge quiz will be active for 3 hours starting at your usual PRACTICAL class time (on campus to be confirmed) Friday 22nd October 8.30 am to 11.30 am.
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Week 15 |
25/10/2021 |
AT4: END OF SEMESTER 1 THEORY EXAM (B) second attempts (is not automatic and at the discretion of the teacher) |
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Week 16 |
1/11/2021 |
Semester break |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Recommended Texts - useful reference for in depth study:
- Pagana, Kathleen Deska, author, & Pagana, Timothy James. (2018). Mosby's manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests(Sixth ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Mosby. Available in the RMIT library ISBN-10: 0323446639 ISBN-13: 978-0323446631
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include
reports
knowledge tests
observation of laboratory skills
logbook
Assessment Tasks
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Assessment task Each task must be completed satisfactorily before Competence is achieved for the full subject/unit. |
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D. Portfolio/ |
E. Project/ |
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F. Presentation |
G. Role Plays |
H. Practical Demonstration |
I. Other |
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QUIZ -EOP |
25/07/2021 |
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Weekly |
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Week 6/7 |
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Week 11 |
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Week 14 / 15 |
S/NS |
Assessment Matrix
Assessment mapping is available online within canvas LMS.
Other Information
Decision making rules
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved.
Second attempt is not automatic and at the discretion of the teacher
Assessment Information
CA = Competency Achieved
NYC = Not yet Competent
DNS = Did Not Submit (1 or more assessments)
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 (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the Program Coordinator.
For missed assessments such as exams DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF YOUR CONTROL- 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, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Attendance at practical classes is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to the Program Coordinator and Course Coordinator. If you miss a practical class that is a practical report write up you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) and arrange an alternative report with your teacher.
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Reasonable adjustment
Reasonable adjustment is an individualised modification made to the training delivery or assessment methods to enable a student with specific needs to access and participate. Reasonable adjustment may include changed assessment conditions, flexibility in assessments, other academic support, and provision of adaptive equipment and in class support.
Reasonable adjustment is applied within the start date and end date for the subject/unit being undertaken.
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