James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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ML5302 - Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | |
| Prerequisites: | At the discretion of the post -graduate academic advisor in consultation with the MLS course co-ordinator |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- 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
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Case Study Presentation - (25%) - Group & Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (25%) - Individual
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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; At least 50% in practical component including on-course assessment; At least 50% in the Theory Examination
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 8, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 11 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 30 Sep 2022 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 08 Aug 2022 to Friday, 02 Sep 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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