Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Perform diagnostic techniques: Demonstrate the ability to carry out routine and specialised diagnostic techniques, including molecular biology techniques, in accordance with statutory requirements and situational standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate laboratory results: Analyse and interpret laboratory results by correlating data with the principles, techniques, and instruments used, recognizing factors that may affect procedures and test results, and taking appropriate actions to address them.
• Interpret findings: Interpret laboratory results by correlating data with physiological and pathophysiological conditions, integrating findings with an in-depth knowledge of disease processes.
• Monitor equipment: Regularly monitor equipment for efficient functioning and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Safety procedures: Describe and apply laboratory safety procedures, including infection control, throughout all operating procedures.
• Quality assurance: Describe and apply quality assurance procedures throughout all operating procedures.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Analyse laboratory constraints: Analyse, synthesise, and evaluate constraints within the laboratory relative to the services required, and recommend appropriate new techniques and methods based on scientific principles.
• Equipment proficiency: Learn the use of new equipment thoroughly to maximize its utility.
• Recommend new techniques: Analyse and recommend new techniques and methods formally with motivation, applying where applicable.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Research needs: Identify, articulate, and investigate research needs within the chosen specialisation, applying research methods and reviewing applicable literature according to accepted scientific practices.
• Data analysis: Collect, analyse, and interpret data using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques.
• Research report: Produce and present a research report in accordance with the required institutional research guidelines.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Resource management: Analyse and manage human, infrastructural, operational, and financial resources efficiently, developing and implementing a business plan for a new medical laboratory service.
• Entrepreneurship skills: Explain principles of entrepreneurship skills in relation to the proposed business model.
• Legislation compliance: Explain and apply relevant legislation within the proposed business plan.
• Ethical considerations: Align clinical interactions and activities with relevant institution provisions, HPCSA codes of ethics, and professional association rules.
• Communication: Ensure clear, direct, and accurate communication with patients, colleagues, and service providers while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Integrated Assessment:

• Formative assessment: Includes tests, written and practical assignments, literature reviews, case studies, presentations, peer evaluations, and simulations.
• Summative assessment: Includes written and oral examinations, practical assessments, supervisor reports, OSCEs, and portfolios.
• Collaborative assessment: Conducted in accordance with HPCSA and higher education institution requirements, assessing competencies in "Clinical Practice III" and Clinical Practice IV".
• Purpose of formative assessments: Help learners improve their competency in a particular area.
• Purpose of summative assessments: Grade and judge learners' understanding and application of learning material in a specific context.