Abstract
This subject will introduce a range of intermediate laboratory work and skills necessary for a career in medical science or research. Students will draw on foundation knowledge and skills from microbiology, anatomy and practical medical science 1 to create links to future medical science clinical subjects and practicals. This practical … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics with a pathology laboratory context:
Basic microscopy and staining;Foundational microbiology;Foundational anatomy and histology; andAseptic techniques and specimen handling in the pathology laboratory.
Assessment items
1. Anatomy and Basic Histology report
2. Guided Microbiology Practical Report
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
demonstrate general laboratory skills and experimental data analysis important in medical science and research;
2.
demonstrate a basic competence in microscopy and foundational staining techniques;
3.
demonstrate a basic competence in gross and microscopic anatomy of blood, tissues and organs;
4.
demonstrate a basic competence in the morphological identification of microorganisms; and
5.
demonstrate a basic competence in aseptic technique and specimen handling in the pathology laboratory.
Enrolment restrictions
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology).
Pre-requisite
Incompatible
Learning activities
Intensive School
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.