BMSC14002 - Specialised Work Integrated Learning 1

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This work integrated learning unit builds on the knowledge, skills and professional behaviour developed during work integrated learning units previously completed. Theoretical knowledge attained will be applied to a professional work environment in a specialised field of diagnostic medical laboratory science. You will perform technical skills and analyse the outcomes to specified levels of competency related to that of an entry-level medical laboratory scientist. You will perform safe laboratory operations and quality control in the medical laboratory, with due regard for legislation, regulation and accreditation. Reflecting on clinical cases you will consider the accuracy, reproducibility and validity of current laboratory methods in relation to standards for best practice in patient testing, monitoring and education. Behavioural aspects of professional practice are emphasised and you are expected to reflect on your own communication, decision-making and team-work skills. Critical appraisal of performance will enable you to advance your professional, technical and analytical skills in a work setting under qualified supervision.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 4
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite

BMSC13012 Advanced Work Integrated Learning

Corequisite

BMSC14001 Integrated Pathology 1


Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 3 - 2024

There are no availabilities for this unit on or after Term 3 - 2024

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Practical Assessment 0%
2. Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books 0%
3. Practical Assessment 0%
4. Professional Practice Placement 0%
5. Case Study 0%

This is a pass/fail (non-graded) unit. To pass the unit, you must pass all of the individual assessment tasks shown in the table above.

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Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of pathology, laboratory medicine procedures and quality management to practice in the clinical context
  2. Integrate and interpret laboratory data from various sources to solve problems, inform decisions and provide advice to other health professionals
  3. Behave professionally, consistent with safe practice, during interactions with clients and other health professionals
  4. Reflect on clinical cases referencing recommendations and standards for best practice in patient testing, monitoring and education.

The learning outcomes achieved through specialised workplace learning are linked to the objectives of the accrediting body, Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Practical Assessment •
2 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books •
3 - Practical Assessment • •
4 - Professional Practice Placement •
5 - Case Study •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • • •
4 - Information Literacy • • • •
5 - Team Work • • • •
6 - Information Technology Competence • • • •
7 - Cross Cultural Competence • • • •
8 - Ethical practice • • • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10