Course Title: Perform histological tests
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5388 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Course Title: Perform histological tests
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 200
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BIOL5250C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2020, Term1 2021 |
BIOL5250C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2022, Term1 2023 |
Course Contact: Rauha Quazi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277
Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge 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
MSL973019 Perform microscopic examination
MSL954003 Relate anatomical and physiological features to laboratory samples
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975029 Perform histological tests |
Elements: |
1. Process specimens and associated request forms 2. Process tissue 3. Embed tissue 4. Cut tissue sections 5. Stain tissue sections 6. Maintain laboratory records |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include
Knowledge tests
Observation of laboratory skills
Folio of prepared slides
Logbook of results