ML5309 - Advanced Histology and Cytology Techniques

Credit points:	03
Year:	2018
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences

Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science and Science.

The teaching focus is on the techniques required in the sample preparation for histology and cytological examination. Laboratory safety, as it pertains to the histology laboratory will also be covered. Microtome use and care, staining procedures and quality assurance, tissue imbedding and processing. Special techniques such as immunohistochemistry and in vitro hybridisation will also be covered.

Learning Outcomes

• describe and apply knowledge in stain and section quality assurance;
• display a high level working knowledge of tissue processing techniques;
• exercise judgment to interpret and comment on data collected during practical/clinical sessions and the interpretation of clinical case studies;
• display high level proficiency in cytology sample preparation and staining;
• display high level proficiency in immunological and molecular applications of tissue and cell examination;
• display high level proficiency in safe and effective microtome/cryotome use with quality section preparation.

Prerequisites:

BM1002 AND BM1004

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 9
Census Date 04-Oct-2018
Non-standard start/end 10-Sep-2018 to 20-Nov-2018
Face to face teaching 10-Sep-2018 to 16-Nov-2018
Coordinator:	Dr Pam Megaw
Lecturer:	Mr Laurie Reilly.
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); assignments (30%).

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.