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Unit Overview

Description

This unit provides the necessary knowledge and skills to interpret laboratory tests in practice. Students will cover a comprehensive exploration of when to use laboratory tests, the limitations of using laboratory tests in areas and how to interpret them. This unit will cover the interpretation of laboratory tests in areas including iron studies, electrolyte management, haematology and blood glucose management.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationModeFirst year of offer
Not available in 2025UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) apply laboratory tests in practice including application to clinical practice; (2) identify limitations to interpreting laboratory tests in clinical practice; (3) describe when laboratory tests should be considered; and (4) interpret laboratory tests in practice including application to diagnosis and monitoring.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tests and (2) Assignment. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the Assignment component.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Amy Page
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
93220 Graduate Certificate in Advanced Medicines Management
or 93210 Graduate Certificate in Quality Use of Medicines and Prescribing
or 93610 Master of Advanced Clinical Practice
or 92620 Doctor of Pharmacy Practice
or 92630 Doctor of Pharmacy (Refresher)
Contact hours
This unit is available online in asynchronous format of learning.
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.