ML5302 - Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
This subject continues from ML5301 in the study of the clinical aspects of biochemical analysis. Endocrine function and analysis of disorders, protein and immunoglobulin determination, therapeutic drug monitoring and tumour markers, iron and lipid disorders. The issues of enzyme analysis and immunoassays will be discussed and practised. Advanced analytical methods will be introduced. The subject will use case study tutorial sessions to facilitate the teaching of the clinical interpretation of results. This subject completes the professional competency required for a graduate clinical biochemistry, medical laboratory scientist.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an integrated theoretical and technical knowledge of basic methods of clinical chemical analysis;
- demonstrate an integrated theoretical and technical knowledge of quality assurance application and interpretation;
- apply recognized methods and tools of clinical biochemistry in a clinical/medical investigative context;
- reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, in order to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional development needs, relevant to clinical biochemistry and working as a professional medical laboratory scientist;
- exercise judgment to interpret and comment on data collected during practical/clinical sessions and the interpretation of clinical case studies.
| Prerequisites: | At the discretion of the post -graduate academic advisor in consultation with the MLS course co-ordinator |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Block, Study Period 8 | |
| Census Date 09-Aug-2018 | |
| Face to face teaching (TBA) | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); practical examination (30%); assignments (20%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | A pass in both the practical and theoretical components of this subject is required to pass the subject. Also satisfactory completion of assignment and case studies. |
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