James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

ML3102 - Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance

Subject Description

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

• apply and evaluate knowledge and management tools for issues of human and capital resource management for medical laboratories
• apply and evaluate laboratory theory and tools for management of pre, post and analytical quality assurance
• explain and apply the principles and hierarchy of the NATA accreditation process for medical testing
• analyse and report on the appropriates of a number of laboratory management techniques in the context of a working Medical laboratory
• demonstrate personal and social responsibility and accountability through an awareness of ethical frameworks, by working safely and responsibly in the Medical laboratory Science Environment

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > End of semester exam - (40%)
• Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (20%)
• Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (40%)

Note that 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.

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