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MLS600 - Professional Placement 1

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Medical Laboratory Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (MLS500) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (MLS501) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (MLS502) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (MLS511)

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Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This is one of two work integrated learning experience units, which will allow students to apply their knowledge and skills in a professionally accredited diagnostic laboratory, where students will be trained by an experiences medical laboratory scientist within the core and specialized disciplines and develop a universal understanding of the role of a diagnostic laboratory. Within this context students will strengthen their understanding of a broad range of technical procedures and professional behaviours that are essential for employment within the laboratory. Students will be required to follow the rules and regulations of their workplace.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Competently perform a range of laboratory techniques relevant to your discipline, with an understanding of pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical errors.
2.	Display professional and ethical behaviours suitable for a diagnostic laboratory.
3.	Demonstrate effectively communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Case Study Presentation (20 minutes)	30%	1,3
2.	Journal Article - approx 8 pages (2000-2500 words)	40%	2,3
3.	Placement reflection - 500 words	10%	1,2,3
4.	Placement Competencies Report	P/F	1,2,3
5.	Discussion board posts (4 x 400 words)	20%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2023	Semester S	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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