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| Module Availability |
| Semesters One and Two |
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| Assessment Pattern |
Attendance - Compulsory
Essay / booklet / short-answer coursework (45%)
Seminar presentation (15%)
Prepared Portfolio evidence (40%)
Assessments to be submitted directly to the NHS training facilitator at dates to be confirmed.
A 60% pass mark is required for this module to progress to Level 2 ABMS. Students with 40-59% for this module may transfer to Level 2 on the BMS route
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| Module Overview |
This module is delivered via 16 tutorials at the
University of
Surrey campus followed by an 8 week practical placement at one of the following hospitals: Ashford, St. Peters,
Frimley
Park & Royal
Surrey
County
Hospital.
During the placement there will be six hours of contact time with the training facilitator, and 14 hours of contact time with training officers based at the pathology laboratories.
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| None |
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| Module Aims |
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To ensure student competency in preparation of materials for completion of an IBMS Registration Portfolio for the award of a Certificate of Competence (Compliance with Health Professions Council (HPC) and Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) standards)
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To ensure student understanding of the requirements for HPC registration and renewal
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To ensure student understanding of quality control and the role of Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) in a biomedical science laboratory
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To understand health and safety and confidentially concerns relating to biological specimens from patients
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To introduce students to the role and career of a biomedical scientist
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To introduce students to the role of biomedical scientists in the diagnosis and management of disease
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To introduce students to the scientific principles of diagnostic tests
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To provide hospital-based training in the following disciplines: Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Cytology, Histology, Phlebotomy, and Immunology
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| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the module, you will be expected to be able to:-
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Provide evidence for an IBMS Registration Portfolio
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Demonstrate competency and professionalism in designated placement activities
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Define the role of the IBMS and the HPC
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Demonstrate safe working practice and Health and Safety policy awareness
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Discriminate between the routine principles and applications of: Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Cytology, Histology and Immunology
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To understand the scientific principles of diagnostic tests routinely conducted in biomedical science laboratories
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| Module Content |
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Tutorial
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Staff
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Topic
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1
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NM
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Co-terminus degree programme overview
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2
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NM
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The role of the
Institute of
Biomedical Science
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3
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NM
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The role of the Health Professions Council
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4
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PNH
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Quality and CPA
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5
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PNH
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Phlebotomy and sample requirements
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6
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NM
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Health and safety
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7
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PNH
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Introduction to routine principles and applications of: Virology
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8
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PNH
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Introduction to routine principles and applications of: Cytology
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9
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PNH
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Introduction to routine principles and applications of: Histology
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10
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PNH
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Introduction to routine principles and applications of: Blood Transfusion
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11
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PNH
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Introduction to routine principles and applications of: Microbiology
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12
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PNH
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Introduction to routine principles and applications of: Biochemistry
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13
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PNH
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Introduction to routine principles and applications of: Immunology
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14
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PNH
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Introduction to routine principles and applications of: Haematology
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15
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AC/NM
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Portfolio day – Preparing for Placement
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
| Tutorials and practical placement |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
| The Science of Laboratory Diagnosis. Burnett and Crocker, 2003 2nd Ed Wiley |
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| Last Updated |
| 5 April 2011 |
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