Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: ONPS5656C
Course Title: Perform microscopic examination
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 8053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Andrea McAdam andrea.mcadam@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. There will be 16 hours of scheduled classes in the laboratory to practise your technical skills and the remaining hours are for you to engage with the online learning materials provided and complete self assessment.
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 |
Element: |
2. Set up work area for preparation and examination of samples |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Collect equipment and reagents and arrange the workspace so that equipment can be used safely and efficiently |
Element: |
3. Prepare samples for examination |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Log and label samples according to enterprise procedures to ensure traceability |
Element: |
4. Set up and use a light microscope |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Set up the light path to optimise resolution
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Element: |
5. Observe, identify and report sample characteristics |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Recognise and identify significant sample characteristics |
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 |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Laboratory classes with instructional talks and practical bench work
Keeping records in a laboratory logbook
Online material and review questions
Interactive tutorials
Teaching Schedule
WEEK 1
Fri 12 Feb
1-1 Introduction to microscopy
1-2 Handling laboratory material Laboratory safety
Week 2
Fri 19 Feb
2-1 Making and viewing wet preparations
2-2 Labelling and documenting samples
Week 3
Fri 26 Feb
3-1 Blood components
3-2 Hair structure
3-3 Field of view & measuring objects
Week 4
Fri 4 Mar
4-1 Ways to count cells
4-2 Staining and mounting cell preparations
Week 5
Fri 11 Mar
5-1 Using microscopy in the workplace, storing samples
5-2 Track moving organisms
Teacher-supervised microscope set-up in small groups
Week 6
Fri 18 Mar
6-1 Oil immersion
Week 7
Thurs 24 Mar – Wed 30 Mar MID-SEMESTER BREAK
Fri 1 April
Revision PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT – Set up microscope
Week 8
4 – 8 April MID-SEMESTER 1 EXAMS
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Laboratory Practical Manual, online notes, class handouts
Access to RMIT Library, Internet
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams
Assessment Tasks
Assessments for this course consist of:
Log book records and exercises reviewed weekly
Performance of microscopy skills. These may be assessed during classes and at final practical assessment
Written test based on online questions, integrating theoretical & practical knowledge
All assessment types must be completed to a satisfactory standard to pass this course.
Assessment Matrix
1. Logbook record of practical classes and post-class exercises (S/NYS).
At least five out of six practical classes must be completed.
2. Practical assessment: set up a biological sample and examine it microscopically (S/NYS)
3. Written test (S/NYS) 75% pass considered satisfactory
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
- All assessment types must be passed (exams, prac, and assignments etc.).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.
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