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Diploma of Laboratory Technology Pathology Msl50122

at TAFE NSW · Australia

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About this program

TAFE NSW’s Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology) trains students for work in medical diagnostics as a laboratory technical officer or laboratory technical assistant. Students learn how disease states in the body are diagnosed and treated, including identifying bacteria and selecting appropriate antibiotics, analysing blood samples for disease states and genetic abnormalities, and collecting and preparing tissue samples to detect cancers.

The course combines theory and practical course work. Students use up-to-date laboratory machinery and equipment, including microscopes, and follow work, health and safety procedures such as disposing of infectious waste and contaminated samples. The qualification is a nationally accredited diploma made up of 18 units of competency: 5 core units and 13 speciality units, delivered as a mix of core and specialty units.

Modules

  • Process and interpret dataMSL924005
  • Use laboratory application softwareMSL924006
  • Maintain instruments and equipmentMSL934008
  • Apply quality system and continuous improvement processesMSL934009
  • Monitor the quality of test results and dataMSL935008
  • Perform advanced histological techniquesMSL975056
  • Perform immunohaematological testsMSL975058
  • Perform microbiological testsMSL975062
  • Perform haematological testsMSL975063
  • Perform molecular biology tests and proceduresMSL975061
  • Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing deviceMSL974036
  • Triage and allocate tissue specimensMSL974037

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol. Completion of the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, or Completion of a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline, as evidenced by your transcript or certificate, or You have technical laboratory skills, knowledge and employment experience as evidenced by a resume highlighting your experience in the area.

Career outcomes

  • laboratory technical officer
  • laboratory technical assistant

How this course compares

  • TAFE NSW has 12 scholarships listed on Educads.

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Yes — 12 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

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