BM1001 - Introduction to Biomedicine
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Medical Laboratory Science students
This subject explores the diversity of disciplines and options for students studying biomedicine with a particular focus on medical laboratory science. A focus of the subject is preparing the students as a professional scientist particularly within a tropical / regional context. An overview of the laboratory function is followed by teaching in professional ethics, research and quality assurance. An important component of the subject is pre-analytical variables and correct sampling technique with an introduction to patient-care communication. Students learn a variety of core practical skills relevant to a laboratory career including venepuncture, microscopy, slide making and pipette calibration/manipulation. The importance of sample packaging transport to IATA regulations is also covered. Clinical placement rotations may be available in clinical and research lab environments.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify career options in biomedicine;
- Describe the clinical utility and function of each discipline with the medical laboratory;
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and communication in laboratory practice;
- Discuss quality assurance as it is relevant in laboratory practice;
- Describe and identify causes of pre-analytical error in clinical testing;
- Describe, interpret and communicate data using written and oral techniques;
- Demonstrate techniques in a variety of lab-based skills;
- Obtain knowledge in details of sample storage and transport..
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | ML1101 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2017 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner |
| Lecturers: | Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner, Dr Donna Rudd, Dr Kristin Wicking, Ms Christine Hall. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); presentations (10%); assignments (10%); ongoing lab-based prac reports (20%). |
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