This subject contains a 30 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.
Students undertake 30 days (210 hours) placement at an appropriate site, for example a pathology or research laboratory. While on placement students will undertake specific tasks related to:
- Communication skills and professional behaviour
- Collection, preparation and analysis of clinical data and/or specimens
- Maintenance and promotion of safe work practices
- Professional accountability
During placement students will engage in reflective practice and develop a portfolio which will be submitted for assessment.
Students will be responsible for travel and accommodation while on placement and may be required to attend placement away from their normal residence.