Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSL975037 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform chemical pathology tests

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL975037 - Perform chemical pathology tests
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to perform tests and procedures associated with the detection and monitoring of tissue and bodily fluid responses to normal physiological processes and disease through the identification and quantifying of chemical components. It covers tests and procedures that are usually associated with the discipline of clinical biochemistry.This unit applies to laboratory technicians working in the biomedical industry sector. The unit principally refers to human pathology but many aspects are relevant to veterinary pathology. This unit of competency describes the testing of tissues, blood, bodily fluids (cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal and wound aspirates, sweat and sputum), calculi, and excreta (urine and faeces) in laboratories. Tests examine and measure compounds that can give information about alterations in individual physiology and pathology, or compounds, such as therapeutic drugs or drugs of abuse, that will alter normal physiology. The tests are performed in a full or partial computerised and automated environment where large numbers of samples must be managed, analysed and their results recorded. This unit of competency assumes that the technical officer would perform tests and procedures under the close supervision of scientific and/or medical staff. Although a supervisor may not always be present, the technical worker will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) that clearly describe the scope of permitted practice in modifying testing procedures, interpretation of data and for communicating test results to people outside the laboratory.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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Testing
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform tests
  • Select authorised tests indicated for the requested investigations
  • Conduct individual tests, or batches of tests, according to documented methodologies, applying required quality control procedures
  • Manage tasks and organise work to ensure efficient use of time
  • Flag test results that are outside accepted quality control limits
  • Apply quality control processes to discriminate between significant data and artefact
  • Confirm with supervisor any further testing requirements
  • Record all test data, noting any phenomena that may be relevant to the treatment of data or the interpretation of results
       
Element: Process samples and associated request forms
  • Identify specimens and request forms that do not comply with minimum industry requirements for labelling, identification and test requests
       
Element: Record any discrepancies and indicate what action is required
       
Element: Log samples, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody
  • Select authorised tests indicated for the requested investigations
       
Element: Conduct individual tests, or batches of tests, according to documented methodologies, applying required quality control procedures
       
Element: Manage tasks and organise work to ensure efficient use of time
       
Element: Flag test results that are outside accepted quality control limits
       
Element: Apply quality control processes to discriminate between significant data and artefact
       
Element: Confirm with supervisor any further testing requirements
       
Element: Record all test data, noting any phenomena that may be relevant to the treatment of data or the interpretation of results
       
Element: Maintain laboratory records
  • Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
       
Element: Ensure samples and associated paperwork maintain traceability throughout testing
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

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Select authorised tests indicated for the requested investigations 
Conduct individual tests, or batches of tests, according to documented methodologies, applying required quality control procedures 
Manage tasks and organise work to ensure efficient use of time 
Flag test results that are outside accepted quality control limits 
Apply quality control processes to discriminate between significant data and artefact 
Confirm with supervisor any further testing requirements 
Record all test data, noting any phenomena that may be relevant to the treatment of data or the interpretation of results 
Identify specimens and request forms that do not comply with minimum industry requirements for labelling, identification and test requests 
 
Select authorised tests indicated for the requested investigations 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required 
 

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