| Effective Term: | 2027/20 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Histopathology and Haematology |
| Unit ID: | SCMED3034 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCMED2010 or SCMED2011) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (SCMED3032 and SCMED3033) |
| ASCED: | 060113 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
The purpose of this unit is to develop a detailed understanding of the histopathology and haematology disciplines specifically relevant to routine diagnostic pathology and haematology environments. The unit focuses on patient diagnosis based on the knowledge, practical and technical skills relevant to the field. The unit content is primarily focused on (1) histological techniques with an emphasis on tissue preparation and the role of specific techniques in the diagnosis process and (2) diagnosis of blood cell disorders including anaemia, leukaemia, blood coagulation and bleeding disorders. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Apply advanced knowledge of histopathology and haematology principles to explain tissue preparation, staining, and interpretation of diagnostic processes for pathological conditions. |
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| O2. | Analyse and interpret histological and haematological data, including blood film, flow cytometry, tissue sections/slides and immunohistochemistry, to identify normal and pathological conditions. |
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| O3. | Demonstrate proficiency, plan and conduct routine histopathology and haematology laboratory techniques using appropriate scientific methods, applying quality assurance, safety protocols, sustainable scientific practice, and ethical standards. |
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| O4. | Critically evaluate scientific literature and laboratory data to inform problem-solving and diagnostic decision-making in histopathology and haematology demonstrating responsible and effective use of current technologies. |
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| O5. | Integrate and communicate complex diagnostic findings and laboratory results effectively through digital media and scenario-based problem solving. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. Major Unit 1: Pathology lab safety, solid tissue fixation, tissue cut-up, processing, embedding and microtome, routine staining, special staining for connective tissue and immunohistochemistry.
2. Major Unit 2: Knowledge of preparation of blood samples for blood films and flow cytometry, erythropoiesis and anaemia diagnosis, leukaemia diagnosis, platelet, blood coagulation, haemostasis, and diagnosis of thrombosis and bleeding disorders. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students at this level will demonstrate an advanced ability in a range of contexts to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display high level skills in-person and/or online in: • Using and demonstrating a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication • Demonstrating a mastery of listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Demonstrating and showing empathy for others • High order skills in negotiating and conflict resolution skills\\ • Demonstrating mastery of working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery in professional skills and behaviours in leading others. • Creating and sustaining a collegial environment • Demonstrating a high level of self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect and justify decisions • Inspiring and initiating opportunities to lead others • Making informed professional decisions • Demonstrating initiative in new professional situations. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students at this level will demonstrate high level skills in working in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically to generate and consider complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level • Analysing complex and abstract ideas, concepts and information • Communicate alternative perspectives to justify complex ideas • Demonstrate a mastery of challenging conventional thinking to clarify complex concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving to new situations for further learning. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students at this level will demonstrate the ability to work competently across a wide range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Mastering, exploring, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information professionally • Collating, managing complex data, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding professionally to messages in a range of professional digital media • Contributing competently and professionally to digital teams and working groups • Participating at a high level in digital learning opportunities. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 5
sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery of considering and assessing the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting professional ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Demonstrate informed judgment making that considers the impact of devising complex solutions in ambiguous global economic environmental and societal contexts • Professionally committing to the promulgation of social responsibility • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Communicating lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to the diverse professional others • Generating, leading and implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
5 |
Poster presentation of experimental procedures and results using digital media techniques |
Digital Presentation |
10-20% |
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| 2. |
1, 3 |
Observation, application, reporting of practical skills and assessment |
Practical skills assessment |
30-40% |
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| 3. |
2, 4, 5 |
Written/oral responses to scenario applications of diagnostic case report involving both theoretical and practical knowledge. |
Scenario Application |
15-25% |
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| 4. |
1, 2, 4 |
These assessments assess knowledge and the application of the knowledge utilising a range of healthy tissues and patient data, and using interpretation skills for diagnosis. |
Quiz/Invigilated tests. |
30-40% |
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