Unit of Study MEDC3001 Applied Clinical Pathology (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

24
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

336 credit points in - Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Co-requisites

be enrolled in this unit in the same period - Integrated Pathology

Enrolment information

This unit contains Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that requires students to meet mandatory fit to practice obligations prior to attending. Failure to comply by the fit to practice deadline will result in the cancellation of your WIL and you will not be permitted to continue in this unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/health/work-integrated-learning.

Unit description

This unit aims to consolidate and enhance professional skills and practice in preparation for entry into the workforce. Building on prior clinical placement experience, students will have the opportunity to integrate and apply their skills in real-world settings. By the end of this unit, students should be able to practice with minimal supervision as competent entry-level medical scientists, demonstrating proficiency in laboratory techniques, adherence to professional standards, and the ability to reflect critically on their performance and growth.

Unit content

This is a placement unit and the standard module delivery does not apply.

Availabilities

Not offered in 2024

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

model evidence-based practice, professional communication, and laboratory skills in a professional medical laboratory setting

apply and adapt occupational health and safety protocols to diverse and challenging medical laboratory scenarios

critically self-reflect on workplace performance and experiences that demonstrate insight and inform actionable strategies for professional development

demonstrate competence in medical laboratory science in alignment with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) standards

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