Course Title: Perform chemical pathology tests
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: ONPS5667C
Course Title: Perform chemical pathology tests
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 5053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Brian Long - can be contacted by email at brian.long@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 130
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
Students must have successfully completed the following courses
Perform Chemical tests & procudeures,
Perform biological procedures
Prepare & standardise solutions
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability 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: |
MSL975004A Perform chemical pathology tests |
Element: |
1. Process samples and associated request forms |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Ensure sample labels and request forms are correctly completed in accordance with enterprise requirements
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Element: |
2.Perform tests |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Select authorised tests indicated for the requested investigations |
Element: |
3.Maintain a safe work area and environment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
Element: |
4.Maintain laboratory records |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Make entries on report forms or into computer systems, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing required data |
Learning Outcomes
This is a competency based course
Details of Learning Activities
learning activities include:
Theory classes
Workshops
Quizzes
Group work
Presentations
Computer and online activities
Lab Experiments
Report writing
Teaching Schedule
SEMESTER 1, 2015
Week 1: 11-Feb
Topic
Introduction to Clinical chemistry, objectives, analytical variables, Quality Assurance
Practical
Levey Jennings QC Plots
Assessment Task(s) This Week
Assignment – QC
Week 2: 18-Feb
Topic
Electrolytes & Water Balance
Practical
1. Diffusion of glucose & starch across a dialysis membrane
2. Blood cells in hypertonic, hypotonic & isotonic saline
Assessment Task(s) This Week
Logbook
Week 3: 25-Feb
Topic
Kidneys, Urine analysis
Practical
1. Blood urea
2 Creatinine
3. Urine stix
Assessment Task(s) This Week
Logbook
Week 4: 3-Mar
Topic Liver function 1
Practical
1. BCG Albumin; Limitations to Beer’s Law
2. Billirubin Assay; First determine the endpoint.
Assessment Task(s) This Week
Prac Report
Week 5: 10 Mar
Topic
Cholesterol HDL:LDL
Practical
Serum cholesterol
Calculate HDL:LDL ratio
Assessment Task(s) This Week
Logbook
Week 6: 17 Mar
Topic
Triglycerides
Assessment Task(s) This Week
Logbook
Week 7: 28 Mar
Revision
Week 8: 7-April
Theory Test 1
Week 9: 14-Apr
Topic
Lipids II
Practical
Lipid Electrophoresis
Assessment Task(s) This Week
Logbook
Week 10: 21 Apr
Topic
1. Iron Studies: Interpreting Results
2. Haemoglobin Electrophoresis
Assessment tasks
Logbook
Week 11: 28 April
Topic
Automation, POCT
Assessment Tasks
Special POCT logbook
Week 12: 5-May
Topic
Automation POCT
Practical
Operating CDx90 and Bloodgas Analyser
Assessment Task(s) This Week
Special Logbook and Checklist
Week 13: 12-May
Topic
Liver Function Tests and Protein Electrophoresis
Practical
Protein estimation using Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Assessment Task.
Logbook
Week 14: 19-May
Topic
Liver II: Serum proteins
Practical
Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)
Assessment Task(s) This Week
Logbook
Week 15: 26-May
Revision
Week 16: 2-Jun
Theory Test 2
Submit Logbooks
Semester 2 schedule to follow
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
a) Gaw, M. Murphy, R. Cowan, D. O'Reilly, M. Stewart, J. Shepard. (2008) Clinical Biochemistry, An illustrated |
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b) Upfal and O'Callaghan (2001) Your Medical Tests. Every person's guide to common medical tests and |
References
A very nice simple text that explains lots of lab techniques. especially electrophoresis and chromatography |
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A useful reference for in depth study: |
Other Resources
A logbook is required for this course to record all experimental details.
The logbook must be brought to class each week and signed off by the teacher.
The book needs to be a bound, NON-SPIRAL exercise book.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include tests, quizzes, assignments and practical assessments
Assessment Tasks
Assignment 1, in class
Due- Sem 1, week 1
Value: 10%
Assignment 2- Bilirubin and Albumin
Sem 1, week 4
Due-Sem 1, week 6
Value 10%
Theory Test 1
Sem 1, week 8
Value: 15%
Theory Test 2
Sem 1, week 16
Value: 15%
Theory Test 3
sem 2, week 8
Value: 15%
Group powerpoint presentation
A week in Sem 2
Value: 20%
Theory Test 4
sem 2, week 16
Value: 15%
Logbook
due- sem 2, week 16
satisfactory/not yet satisfactory
Special Logbook: Automation and POCT With Checklist
satisfactory/not yet satisfactory
Total: 100%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).
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 http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. 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 online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
If you are absent for a practical that is to be written up a medical certificate or other documentation must be provided. In this case another practical exercise needs to be written up – as negotiated with the teacher. If you are absent when the assessment is to be written up but do not / cannot apply for special consideration, you cannot do a replacement assessment.
Class attendance
Students must attend at least 80% of classes to pass the course.
Group powerpoint presentation is also used to assess another Unit of Competency:
FNSICGEN501B: Produce research reports and make presentations
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