Course Title: Perform microscopic examination

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: ONPS5656C

Course Title: Perform microscopic examination

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5282 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology)

Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053

Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Gwen MacDonald     gwen.macdonald@rmit.edu.au

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

there are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course


 

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the ability to set up a light microscope for optimum resolution, to prepare routine samples and to observe, identify and report sample characteristics.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination

Element:

1. Interpret test requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Review test request to identify samples to be tested, test method and equipment involved
1.2. Identify hazards associated with the sample, preparation methods and equipment and implement enterprise control measures

Element:

2. Set up work area for preparation and examination of samples

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Collect equipment and arrange the workspace so that equipment can be used safely and efficiently
2.2. Perform pre-use and safety checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose and report faulty or unsafe equipment to appropriate personnel

Element:

3. Prepare samples for examination

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Log and label samples according to enterprise procedures to ensure traceability
3.2. Check suitability of the original and prepared sample for the examination and report unsuitable samples to appropriate personnel
3.3. Prepare and store the sample for examination following enterprise methods

Element:

4. Set up and use a light microscope

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Set up the light path to optimise resolution
4.2. Select the appropriate objectives and filter for the sample being examined
4.3. Ensure that the lenses are clean
4.4. Adjust settings and alignment of the light path to optimise performance
4.5. Place sample correctly on the stage

Element:

5. Observe, identify and report sample characteristics

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Recognise and identify significant sample characteristics
5.2. Perform required calculations accurately
5.3. Prepare and view control samples and check that results are consistent with expected values
5.4. Identify and report out of specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel
5.5. Record and report data in accordance with enterprise procedures

Element:

6. Maintain a safe work environment

Performance Criteria:

6.1. Ensure safety and minimise cross-contamination through the use of personal protective clothing and safety equipment
6.2. Handle all samples and equipment in accordance with enterprise safety protocols
6.3. Clean up spills using appropriate techniques to


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Laboratory classes with short talks

On line materials and quizzes.

Tutorials with teachers


Teaching Schedule

1 9.2.12 Introduction/OHS Printout SOP
Declaration Labelled microscope
 
16.2.12 Use of microscope-wet preps
Labelling requirements
 
Yeast prac
Drawings
 
23.2.12 Blood
Storage of specimens
Stain theory
 
Blood film drawings
Measuring cells
Yeast wet prep
 
1.3.12 Blood Counts, counting chambers, records QC WBC auto and manual
8.3.12 Tissue sections-stains and mounting slides
Control slides
Oil immersion
 
Perl’s Stain
15.3.12 Individual tutorials/Question sheet/practical assessment completion  
22.3.12 Individual tutorials/Question sheet/practical assessment completion  
     
     


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams
  practical assessment


Assessment Tasks

Log book records and questions to be satisfactory submitted week 9.

On line test to be passed  week 9    (5.4.12)

Satisfactory performance of laboratory competencies. These may be assessed during classes and finally at practical assessment 15.3.12 or 22.3.12

All assessment types must be passed to pass this course


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

80% of prac sessions need to be attended to pass this course.

This is pass only course- no higher grading available

To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (tests, reports, assignments)
Students must attend at least 80% of practical classes as assessment will take place during these sessions.If you miss a prac class you should provide a copy of your medical certificate or other evidence (court appearance, funeral notice, statutory declaration) to the teacher.


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) at least the day before the due date with evidence attached. 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.

Late work will not be corrected without forms.

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