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Bridging the gap between Australian pathology and university education: Student perceptions of a career pathway in medical laboratory science.
- Source :
- International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning; 2019, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p1-14, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Work-integrated learning (WIL) for students studying medical laboratory science (MLS) provides hands-on experience that prepares graduates for entry into the pathology workforce. This study explored the student perceptions of studying MLS, before and after WIL placement in a pathology service, and the associated employment opportunities in a pathology laboratory. The WIL pathology technician model enabled students to gain experience across regional and metropolitan locations within the state of Queensland, Australia. With nearly two thirds of graduates employed in the profession and a quarter continuing further education in this field, this program was regarded as a success and helps meet the needs of a growing population with an expectancy of high quality health care. Discussed in this paper is the unique role of the pathology industry working with a regional university to develop successful graduates for a career in pathology, with a focus on the impact of WIL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- COLLEGE students
CONFIDENCE intervals
EMPLOYMENT
INTERNSHIP programs
LEARNING strategies
LONGITUDINAL method
MEDICAL laboratory science
MEDICAL technologists
PATHOLOGY
SCALE analysis (Psychology)
STUDENT attitudes
T-test (Statistics)
GRADUATE education
VOCATIONAL guidance
QUALITATIVE research
JUDGMENT sampling
EDUCATION of medical technologists
QUANTITATIVE research
DATA analysis software
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25381032
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 141521866