Handbook

The professional practice placement in medical science aims to provide students with the opportunity to be active members of a registered (approved) diagnostic laboratory. It is expected that students will build on, integrate and apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the pre-placement years to a wide range of activities within the diagnostic laboratory setting. Students will work with others in a professional environment to acquire important knowledge, principles and gain competence according to standards set out for medical scientists.

An introductory orientation workshop will provide students with key information about the professional placement. At the commencement of the semester, it is expected that students will spend the equivalent of 5 days per week, full-time (7.5 hrs/day) for 12 weeks learning in a hands-on environment in their host laboratory under close supervision of their laboratory supervisor.

Students will be required to keep a laboratory notebook addressing the topic learning outcomes which are aligned with the competency standards set out for medical scientists. Towards the end of semester, students will provide a written analysis of their learning experience during their placement and present a placement overview via an oral presentation to peers and academic and lab supervisors.