Course Title: Perform histological tests
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5283 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Title: Perform histological tests
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 150
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS5668C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term1 2016 |
Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to perform tests and procedures associated with processing and staining tissues for examination of tissue structure and abnormalities by pathologists and scientists to assist with disease diagnosis. The unit covers tests and procedures that are associated with anatomical pathology (including frozen sections), and may involve the use of automated processors and staining machines.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
MSL974006A Perform biological procedures
MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination
MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975003A Perform histological tests |
Elements: |
1. Process specimens and associated request forms 2. Prepare specimens for cut up 3. Process tissue 4. Embed tissue 5. Cut tissue sections 6. Stain tissue sections 7. Contribute to efficient provision of histological services 8. Maintain a safe environment 9. Maintain laboratory records |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Asessment may include the following
written tests
practical reports
assignments & presentations
practical tests