What roles do Biomedical Scientists play in patient care? In a clinical laboratory processing many thousands of patient samples on a daily basis, how is quality and safety maintained? You'll understandwhat it is like to work in a clinical laboratory. You’ll undertake competency training, gaining key knowledge and skills required by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for practicing as a Biomedical Scientist and entering other clinical careers. You’ll start building an impactful biomedical CV. You’ll learn about interprofessional practice in medicine, exploring different clinical and non-clinical roles and learning how these intersect in a patient’s care pathway. You’ll gain a breadth of knowledge about biomedical science and clinical practice, preparing you for the choices you’ll make throughout your degree in Biomedical Science at Kent and beyond into your career.
Lectures 20 hours
Workshop 2 hours
Practical 4 hours
Seminar 6 hours
Short Writing Piece, worth 40% (1000 words) This assessment is pass/compulsory
2 hours Exam worth 60%. This assessment is pass/compulsory
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
For BSc Biomedical Science students (as a requirement of the IBMS accreditation) this module cannot be compensated or condoned as indicated in the course specification.
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Explain key elements of the practice of Biomedical Science in the NHS.
2. Apply knowledge and skills in the practice of Biomedical Science to make sound judgements about issues commonly encountered in the clinical laboratory setting.
3. Compare a range of clinical and non-clinical roles, including pathways into them, and how they connect with Biomedical Science.
4. Apply knowledge of Biomedical Science practice towards achieving competency in key 'Professional Conduct' and 'Professional Practice' sections of the IBMS registration portfolio.
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