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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Fundamental Blood Sciences | |||
| Reference | AS3501 | Version | 2 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | February 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | October 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide students with the ability to apply the principles of clinical biochemistry, haematology and the essential features of transfusion science to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the methods used for investigations of haempoiesis and haemostasis, incorporating appropriate management systems. |
| 2 | Discuss preparation, storage and appropriate use of blood components, demonstrating knowledge of genetics, inheritance, structure and role of red cell antigens. |
| 3 | Discuss the laboratory investigations of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, and liver disorders, and how pregnancy can be confirmed and monitored. |
| 4 | Evaluate results from the analysis of blood. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Haematology: Haemopoiesis and haemostasis, basic morphology. Transfusion Science: Main blood group systems, effective blood bank practice and component preparation. Clinical Biochemistry: Clinical Endocrinology; thyroid function tests. Clinical chemistry of the kidney and related disorders; role of kidney in homeostasis of nitrogen, renal function tests, creatinine, gout and aminoaciduria's. Cardiovascular disease; platelet functions, thromboses and atherosclerosis. Liver disease; liver function tests, jaundice. Gastroenterology; gastric and duodenal function tests. Clinical chemistry of pregnancy and lactation; pregnancy tests. Analytical Techniques: Sample selection and quality assurance, manual and automated methods of investigations; cell identification and counting, haemoglobinometry, haematinic and haemoglobin variants, coagulation tests, serological techniques and compatibility testing. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture and case study oriented course supplemented with directed reading, seminars from visiting speakers and tutorial sessions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | A closed book examination consisting of two sections: Section A will be one of three pre-seen case studies; Section B will consist of essay questions. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Unseen, 'spotter's test' examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (EX1) weighted as major and the second, Component 2 (EX2), weighted as minor. A minimum of Module Grade D is required to pass the module, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA, AB |
| B | AC, AD, AE, BA, BB, BC, CA |
| C | BD, BE, CB, CC, CD, DA, DB |
| D | CE, DC, DD, DE, EA, EB, EC |
| E | AF, BF, CF, DF, ED, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD |
| F | FE, FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 2 of the course, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | AHMED, N. Clinical Biochemistry. Current Edition. Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | BURTIS, C.A. AND ASHWOOD, E.R. Tietz: Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry. Current Edition. Saunders. |
| 3 | LUXTON, R. Clinical Biochemistry. Current Edition. Scion Publishing Ltd. |
| 4 | PRICE, C.P., St JOHN, A. AND HICKS, J.M. Point of Care Testing. Current Edition. American Association of Clinical Chemistry. |
| 5 | MOORE, G., KNIGHT, G. and BLANN, A. Haematology. Current Edition. Oxford University Press. |
| 6 | KNIGHT, R. Transfusion and Transplantation Science. Current Edition. Oxford University Press. |
| 7 | OVERFIELD, J., DAWSON, M. AND HAMER, D. Transfusion Science. Current Edition. Scion Publishing Ltd. |
| 8 | HALL, A., SCOTT, C. AND BUCKLAN, M. Clinical Immunology. Current Edition. Oxford University Press. |