Professional Issues in Laboratory Medicine

Course aim

To introduce students to the profession of laboratory medicine, the basic principles and procedures undertaken in a medical laboratory and the role of laboratory medicine in the health sector and the provision of health care.

Course content

The structure of the health care sector, the role of laboratory pathology and the diagnostic scientist. The relationship between pathologist, scientist and patient. Private and public health care systems. Laboratory accreditation, NPAAC, registration. State and federal responsibilities for health care delivery. Medico-legal requirements. Routine histological technique; quality control, errors, precision and accuracy; use of acids/bases, buffers, pH measurement in the laboratory; basis for red cell measurements, indices and application in disease, counting methods. Retrieval and critical analysis of information from various sources (internet, database, popular press), presentation of information.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 7 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical portfolio, Written assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.