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MLS110 - Introduction to Diagnostic Pathology

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Medical Laboratory Science

Unit Description

This unit is designed to introduce students to the various disciplines that a graduate medical scientist may experience within the laboratory environment and to prepare students for future success within the course. Students will develop an understanding as to the role of a medical scientist in relation to the diagnosis of disease, quality assurance, accreditation and professionalism. Students will learn both the skills and safety requirements by performing a range of basic laboratory tests that are used in a diagnostic laboratory. This unit also has a site visit to a diagnostic laboratory to allow
further familiarisation with the laboratory environment.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Discuss the role a medical laboratory scientist, and the profession within the healthcare sector.
2.	Explain the different disciplines in a diagnostic laboratory and how samples are processed from collection through to diagnosis of disease.
3.	Competently perform basic laboratory skills used within a diagnostic laboratory, demonstrating safe working practices, confidentiality and cultural sensitivity of samples.
4.	Apply written and verbal communication skills in literacy, numeracy and effective team work.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Written Assignment (1,000 words)	20%	1,2,4
2.	Pre-practical questions 10 mins; (hurdle - complete 6 of 8)	20%	1,3
3.	Laboratory skill competency (60 mins)	15%	3,4
4.	Test (2 x 45 mins)	45%	1,2,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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