Receive and prepare pathology specimens

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTPAT301C, 'Receive and prepare pathology specimens'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Receive and prepare pathology specimens' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Receive specimens

1.1 Receive and process specimens as required by organisation policies and procedures

1.2 Check documentation for accuracy and legality to ensure that mandatory labelling requirements are complete

1.3 Reject specimens in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.4 Affix bar-code labels to request forms and specimens

1.5 Confirm requirements for specimen processing in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.6 Follow infection control and workplace safety protocols relating to the safe handling of specimens

1.7 Maintain records of non-conformities in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.8 Follow the organisation's procedures for information recording

2. Process specimens for scientific testing

2.1 Process specimens for diagnostic testing in accordance with scientist/pathologist instructions workplace health and safety guidelines

2.2 Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

2.3 Follow Infection control guidelines during processing of specimens

2.4 Enter data on specimens into database in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3. Dispatch specimens

3.1 Check specimens to ensure they are appropriately secured for dispatch

3.2 Dispatch specimens to relevant department in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

4. Collect, sort and deliver reports

4.1 Deliver confidential reports are delivered within acceptable timeframes


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTPAT301C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT32607 - Certificate III in Pathology