Course Title: Perform histological tests

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5362 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)

Course Title: Perform histological tests

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 150

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL5224C

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 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 and may involve the use of automated processors and staining machines. 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Pre-requisites:

MSL973007 Perform microscopic examination



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MSL975003 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 Maintain a safe environment

8 Maintain laboratory records


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

written tests

practical tests

Laboratory logbook

online quizzes