Laboratory Quality Systems and Accreditation G (10079.2)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Diagnostic Pathology | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Discuss the concepts and processes that underpin quality control, quality assurance and quality systems within a medical laboratory environment;
2. Design and implement a continuous quality improvement program in a medical laboratory environment;
3. Understand the basis of Six Sigma and LEAN processes in a medical laboratory environment;
4. Discuss the background of medical laboratory accreditation and the systems that have been put in place to accredit laboratories;
5. Describe the features and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the ISO15189:2003 standards for the accreditation of Medical Laboratories; and
6. Prepare standard operation procedures that conform to the requirements of the ISO15198:2003 standards.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
NONE.Equivalent units
NO.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Required textbook:
- Whippy, P. (2018) Quality and Continuing Improvement. Provided on-line on Canvas
For Unit readings and resources in the University of Canberra Library
Link to search page for Unit Readings (print materials)
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Recommended texts and resources:
- Australian Standards, SAIGlobal online-Premium, viewed 7 September 2010, <http://ezproxy.cit.act.edu.au/login?url=http://www.saiglobal.com/online/autologin.asp>
- National Association of Testing Authorities: Publications 2010, Technical notes, viewed 3 September 2010, <http://www.nata.asn.au/publications/category/9-nata-technical-notes>
- Other texts are available in the library for restricted and normal loan periods.
For Unit readings and resources in the University of Canberra Library
Link to search page for Unit Readings (print materials)
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Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
You are required to pass the following pieces of assessment to pass this Unit (AND attain a mark of 50% overall).
- Students must pass the final examination to pass this unit. The pass mark for the final examination is 50%.
- Students must submit all assessment items to pass this unit.
Should you fail to pass any of these nominated assessment items, you will fail the Unit.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Late submission of assignments for the Faculty of Health
The following conditions will apply to late submissions without an approved extension:
- Mark adjustment: 5% of the maximum mark available for the assessment task will be deducted for each day late up until seven days late. For example an essay awarded 60% (60/100) submitted 2 days late will receive a mark adjustment of 5% per day, therefore, the adjusted maximum mark for that item will be 50% (50/100).
- Similarly, if the weighting is used then a piece of work worth 50% of the unit which received 30/50 would be reduced by 2.5 marks per day (i.e. 5% of 50) and would therefore receive a maximum adjusted mark of 25/50 if late by two days.
- Submissions received more than 7 days after the prescribed date and time will not be accepted for marking, a mark of zero (0) will be awarded for the item.
- For the purposes of these penalties, all days of the week count, including weekends and public holidays, even when the University may be closed.
- The minimum possible mark for late submission is zero.
- For clarification, one (1) minute past the specified due date and time is considered a late submission.
It is students’ responsibility to be familiar with the electronic submission process (e.g., the use of MOODLE and URKUND). Students are reminded to ensure they plan well enabling adequate time to submit assessments prior to the deadline, in order to avoid a mark adjustment.
Extensions: Extensions must be applied for before the due date.
Students can apply for an extension to the due date for submission of an assessment item on the grounds of illness or other unavoidable and verifiable personal circumstances. Documentary evidence will be expected in order that an extension be granted.
It should be noted that such documentation will be considered but will not guarantee that the application will be successful. The Unit Convenor will decide whether to grant an extension and the length of the extension.
Students should note that this policy does not apply to deferred exams which are centrally administered by the examinations office.
Participation requirements
Students are required to meet the requirements mentioned in Section 5b to be able to pass the unit.
Required IT skills
Students should be conversant with searching for and accessing information via electronic means; the use of Canvas; and word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Student should have reliable internet access
In-unit costs
Purchase of the recommended text is advised but not compulsory. A copy of the e-text and a hard copy of the text are available for short term loan in the library.
- Self-printing of electronically provided material
- Access to a computer and internet service
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit has no work placement or internship
Additional information
Research led Units: This unit involves research-led education and/or work-integrated learning. There are active professionals within the field of Quality and Continuing Improvement delivering this unit who are able to engage students in deep and active learning and transmit to students their passion for the field and research undertaken in it.
Provision of information to the group
Notifications through the Moodle Announcements Forum or the Moodle Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Moodle website (Moodle forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only). Students should ensure they check their student email regularly. The Moodle discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.
Use of student email account
The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes". Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.
In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit Convener is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).