Course Title: Perform microscopic examination

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5362 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)

Course Title: Perform microscopic examination

Portfolio: Vocational Education

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.

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BIOL5228C	City Campus	TAFE	174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science	Face-to-Face	Term1 2018, Term1 2019

Course Contact: Amber Mitton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053

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

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. 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination
Elements:	1 Interpret test requirements 2 Set up work area for preparation and examination of samples 3 Prepare samples for examination 4 Set up and use a light microscope 5 Observe, identify and report sample characteristics 6 Maintain a safe work environment

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Laboratory logbook

practical skills test

written test