Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSL975036 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform haematological tests
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSL975036 - Perform haematological tests |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to determine levels, function, activity and interactions of cellular and plasma components of blood using tests and procedures identified with the discipline of laboratory haematology. This unit applies to laboratory technicians and technical officers working in the biomedical industry sector. While this unit focuses on the laboratory investigation of human physiology and pathology, it reasonably describes aspects of work performed in veterinary settings. The unit of competency assumes that technical personnel would perform tests and procedures under close supervision. The results of their work would also normally be integrated, interpreted and reported on by supervising scientists and medical pathologists. Although a supervisor may not always be present, the technician will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) that will clearly describe the scope of permitted practice in modifying testing procedures, interpreting data and for communicating test results to people outside the laboratory. People performing haematology tests will meet the requirements of the laboratory that they are working in regarding the education and training they must have to perform the tests. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field | Testing |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Perform tests |
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Element: Process samples and associated request details |
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Element: Record any discrepancies or sample quality issues and indicate what action is required | ||||||||
Element: Log samples, applying required document tracking mechanisms |
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Element: Use appropriate manual haematological techniques | ||||||||
Element: Identify normal and abnormal morphological characteristics of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets | ||||||||
Element: Classify and count cell populations | ||||||||
Element: Calculate red cell indices and white blood cells absolute counts | ||||||||
Element: Interpret automated analyser results and correlate with blood film morphology | ||||||||
Element: Record results in accordance with workplace procedures using correct terminology | ||||||||
Element: Maintain laboratory records |
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Element: Ensure samples and associated paperwork maintain traceability throughout testing |