BTEC Assignment Brief
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Unit number and
Unit 20: Biomedical Science
title
Learning aim B: Examine the use of histology and cytology in medicine
Assignment title Medical applications of histology and cytology
Assessor
Issue date
Hand in deadline
In order to enhance learning opportunities, BTEC Level 3 Applied
Science students are able to complete work experience placements
within local hospitals. Placements would enable students to work
alongside a qualified Histologist to assist in the preparation of
Vocational Scenario biological samples for microscopic examination and to observe and
or Context compare abnormal cells and learn some basic principles of
histopathology. On completion of a placement, you are expected to
demonstrate the knowledge you have gained by delivering a report
to your College peers.
Task 1
Produce a report that evaluates, analyses and explains how
techniques in cytology and histology are initially used in the
detection and diagnosis of disease and may then be used to inform
the subsequent treatment of the patient.
The Histology department frequently need to respond to requests for
rapid results from the examination of tissue samples taken during
surgery or at out-patient clinics.
● Evaluate how screening and the early detection of disease
using cytological or histopathological examination of samples
facilitates early intervention in patient treatment and how this
consequently impacts on the patient’s prognosis and quality
of life. Include consideration of the impact and implications of
false-positive and/or false negative test results.
● You must consider how early detection and treatment can
1
BTEC Assignment Brief v1.0
BTEC Internal Assessment QDAM January 2015
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BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Unit number and
Unit 20: Biomedical Science
title
Learning aim B: Examine the use of histology and cytology in medicine
Assignment title Medical applications of histology and cytology
Assessor
Issue date
Hand in deadline
In order to enhance learning opportunities, BTEC Level 3 Applied
Science students are able to complete work experience placements
within local hospitals. Placements would enable students to work
alongside a qualified Histologist to assist in the preparation of
Vocational Scenario biological samples for microscopic examination and to observe and
or Context compare abnormal cells and learn some basic principles of
histopathology. On completion of a placement, you are expected to
demonstrate the knowledge you have gained by delivering a report
to your College peers.
Task 1
Produce a report that evaluates, analyses and explains how
techniques in cytology and histology are initially used in the
detection and diagnosis of disease and may then be used to inform
the subsequent treatment of the patient.
The Histology department frequently need to respond to requests for
rapid results from the examination of tissue samples taken during
surgery or at out-patient clinics.
● Evaluate how screening and the early detection of disease
using cytological or histopathological examination of samples
facilitates early intervention in patient treatment and how this
consequently impacts on the patient’s prognosis and quality
of life. Include consideration of the impact and implications of
false-positive and/or false negative test results.
● You must consider how early detection and treatment can
1
BTEC Assignment Brief v1.0
BTEC Internal Assessment QDAM January 2015
This study source was downloaded by 100000846688169 from CourseHero.com on 05-06-2022 09:36:51 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/143520092/Unit-20-Authorised-Assignment-Brief-Learning-Aim-B-Biomedical-Sciencedocx/
