BM1001 - Introduction to Biomedicine

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Medical Laboratory Science students

The subject begins the professional training for biomedical students. Professional ethics, quality assurance and standards pertaining to the medical science sector are introduced. An overview of the medical and research laboratory is covered in the context of requirements for each discipline. For each, preanalytical variables and infection control pertinent to common pathology tests are addressed and measures to limit these errors are discussed. Venipuncture and other sampling techniques are taught; patient care communication is covered as is first aid. An overview of the requirements for the packing and shipping of clinical and hazardous samples from remote regions to urban centres is provided.

Learning Outcomes

• Sample collection and venipuncture competency;
• Obtain knowledge in details of sample storage and transport;
• Develop an understanding of the professional ethics associated with medical and research laboratory science sector;
• Develop an understanding of quality assurance as it pertains to sampling and testing;
• Develop skills in research associated areas.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to manage future career and personal development.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

ML1101

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner, Ms Donna Rudd, Dr Kristin Wicking, Ms Christine Hall.
Contact hours:	34 hours lectures 2 hours tutorials 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); other exams (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.