| Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 7842 (v.5) Medical Laboratory Science 132 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | A study of blood counts, peripheral blood and bone marrow smears for the clinical laboratory investigation of systemic disease and common haematological disorders, including iron deficiency, anaemia and megaloblastic anaemia. Automation. Malaria. Blood transfusion practice including serological techniques and ABO/Rhesus blood grouping. Australian Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will - Have had an introduction to the discipline of haematology. Emphasis will be directed toward development of practical skills and interpretation of laboratory measurements for diagnosis of common haematological disorders. |
| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit the student will be able to: - demonstrate knowledge in the discipline of haematology - perform common diagnostic procedures in haematology - demonstrate an understanding of good laboratory practice - demonstrate an ability to interpret laboratory data - demonstrate an understanding of quality control procedures in the laboratory - interpret laboratory measurements with respect to the diagnosis of common haematological disorders and disease - describe items of laboratory equipment and instrumentation |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Yates, P. and Linch, D. (1996) Haematology Colour Atlas, Williams and Wilkins. Harmening, F.A. (1994). Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices. (3rd edition), FA Davis Co. |
| Unit Texts: | Rodak, B.F. (2002). Haematology - Clinical Practices and Applications. (2nd edition), WB Saunders. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 75%, Practical Test 10%, Theory Test 15%. This is done by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
