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BM1001 - Introduction to Biomedicine
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Medical Laboratory Science students
This subject explores the diversity of disciplines and options for students studying
biomedicine with a particular focus on medical laboratory science. A focus of the
subject is preparing the students as a professional scientist particularly within
a tropical / regional context. An overview of the laboratory function is followed
by teaching in professional ethics, research and quality assurance. An important component
of the subject is pre-analytical variables and correct sampling technique with an
introduction to patient-care communication. Students learn a variety of core practical
skills relevant to a laboratory career including venepuncture, microscopy, slide making
and pipette calibration/manipulation. The importance of sample packaging transport
to IATA regulations is also covered. Clinical placement rotations may be available
in clinical and research lab environments.
Learning Outcomes
- identify career options in biomedicine;
- describe the clinical utility and demonstrate core laboratory skills for each discipline
within a medical laboratory;
- describe and identify causes of error in clinical testing and methods used for quality
assurance;
- demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and communication in laboratory
practice;
- describe, interpret and communicate data using written and oral techniques.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Group
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (20%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; including at least 40% in the final
theory exam; This typically requires passing all ongoing pieces of assessment; Practicals
are assessed during the session; students must attend the session to obtain a mark
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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ML1101 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd, Professor David Whitmore |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner, Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd, Assoc. Professor Catherine Rush, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic, Mrs Helen Morris. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 34 hours lectures
- 2 hours tutorials
- 36 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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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.