James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

ML5102 - Advanced Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band
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Broad overview of management with examples set in a contemporary Medical Laboratory Framework. This subject builds on issues introduced in Introduction to Biomedicine (BM1001). Further developing the students understanding of Quality assurance/quality management issues as they relate to: Preanalytical, Analytical and post analytical issues; Human resource and cost management; Professional utilisation and development of workforce; Operational issues: Range of testing equipment available: modes of operation maintenance and servicing. Interfaces to laboratory information systems; Medico legal considerations. The student should leave with a clear understanding of the ISO 15189 guidelines underpinning NATA accreditation of Pathology Laboratories

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:At the discretion of the postgraduate academic adviser in consultation with the MLS course coordinator

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours
  • 12 hours
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (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.