Course Title: Perform aseptic techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: ONPS5655C
Course Title: Perform aseptic techniques
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 5083
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Andrea McAdam
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 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: |
MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques |
Element: |
1. Prepare for aseptic sampling or transfer |
Performance Criteria: |
1.2. Use specified personal protective clothing and equipment |
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
Practical classes in simulated laboratory
On line information
Teaching Schedule
Week beginning | Practical | Notes |
13.4.15 | Handwashing | Introduction |
20.4.15 | Autoclave use |
Bacteria |
27.4.15 | Disinfection effectiveiness | Sterilisation and Disinfection |
4.5.15 | Plating swabs |
Stain Theory |
11.5.15 | Antibiotics |
Sensitivity testing |
18.5.15 | Reading plates |
Glossary |
25.5.15 | Practical evaluation Final workbook evaluation |
Cross infection |
1.6.15 | On line quiz | |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Access to internet and library
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams
Assessment Tasks
Practical assessment of aseptic (in class and at end of semester) ( S/NYS)
Work book with accurate and adequate recording of results (S/NYS)
Glossary completed (S/NYS)
On line Quiz (S/NYS)
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
- All assessment types must be passed (exams, prac, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac component).
- Attendance at practical classes is compulsory. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to 6th floor office addressed to the Program Coordinator
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension 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 School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au).
- Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) 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 online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
- 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.
This is Pass only subject- no higher grading
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