Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-UW1-PLACEMENT-2025-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.

Integrate and apply theoretical knowledge to the practices associated with the diagnostic clinical pathology laboratory.

2.

Effectively communicate your knowledge and experiences in a professional environment using a variety of formats, including written, verbal and/or online.

3.

Apply knowledge of diagnostic pathology, ethical conduct and the use of confidential information related to the workplace, including patient details and the data generated from pathology testing.

4.

Critically reflect on WIL placement experiences, from both personal and professional perspectives.

5.

Execute graduate (‘work ready’) level of technical and procedural proficiencies within the diagnostic laboratory environment.

6.

Implement professional attitudes and conduct within the diagnostic laboratory environment.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

This unit is undertaken concurrently with BMS431 Laboratory Medicine Practice I. Students will complete 560 hours on WIL placement in NATA accredited diagnostic pathology laboratories. These WIL units, in conjunction with the clinical units in third year and the remaining units in semester 8, will help you prepare for work in a diagnostic pathology laboratory. Importantly, WIL provides an opportunity for you to make contacts and to develop networks with prospective employers. The nature of your experiences will depend on the type of laboratory you are placed into, the disciplines (laboratories) in which you work, the type, experience and level of staff members you work with, the types of laboratory equipment and protocols you undertake, and other factors that may arise during your time on WIL placement.