An Introduction to Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice - Hardcover

Pitt, Sarah J.; Cunningham, James M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470057149 ISBN 13: 9780470057148

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2009

Synopsis

Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice is essential reading for all trainee biomedical scientists looking for an introduction to the biomedical science profession whether they are undergraduates following an accredited biomedical sciences BSc, graduate trainees or experienced staff with overseas qualifications. This book guides trainees through the subjects, which they need to understand to meet the standards required by the Health Professions Council for state registration. These include professional topics, laws and guidelines governing clinical pathology, basic laboratory techniques and an overview of each pathology discipline. It helps trainees at any stage of training and in any pathology discipline(s) to think creatively about how to gather evidence of their understanding and professional competence. By referring to specialist sources of information in each area, it helps students to explore particular topics in more depth and to keep up to date with professional and legal changes. It is also of value to any Training Officers who are looking for ideas while planning a programme of training for a trainee biomedical scientist. 

The book includes basic principles of working in the pathology laboratory including laws and regulations, which must be observed, such as health and safety, data protection and equal opportunities laws and guidelines. Practical exercises are included throughout the book with examples of coursework, suggestions for further exercises and self -assessment. Summary boxes of key facts are clearly set out in each chapter and ideas for group/tutorial discussions are also provided to enhance student understanding. 

About this title

From the Back Cover

This book provides an introduction to the biomedical science profession in the UK. Aimed at trainee biomedical scientists, it brings together all the subjects which trainees need to be aware of to meet the standards required by the Health Professions Council for registration. These include professional topics, laws and guidelines governing clinical pathology, continuing professional development, basic laboratory techniques and an overview of each pathology discipline.

Clearly structured throughout, the book carefully guides trainees through each topic, and is intended to help students at any stage of training and in any pathology discipline(s) to think creatively about how to gather evidence of their understanding and professional competence. By referring to specialist sources of information in each area, students are able to explore particular topics in more depth and keep up to date with professional and legal changes.

To reinforce key concepts, self assessment quizzes are included at the end of each chapter alongside suggested exercises in each topic which can be used to gather evidence of knowledge and competency.

· Includes exercises throughout the text with examples of coursework and self

assessment questions.

· Includes summary boxes with key facts, ideas for small group/tutorial discussions and

further references to key websites and relevant texts.

· Suitable for either undergraduates following an accredited biomedical sciences BSc,

graduate trainees or experienced staff with overseas qualifications.

· Covers basic biomedical techniques common to all pathology disciplines.

About the Author

Dr Sarah Jane Pitt, Sussex Pathology Network Training Facilitator, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Brighton, UK; Also based at: Department of Pathology, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK.

Dr Jim Cunningham, Applied Biomedical Sciences Course Leader, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Brighton, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470057149
• ISBN 13: 9780470057148
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 225