Prerequisites for Module
The student should be familiar with the physiology of the vascular system, as presented in module AS3061, and the basic principles of molecular biology and genetics as presented in module AS3055, or their equivalents
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to explain disease of the blood and interpret data obtained from the analysis of blood.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Recognise and describe the features of diseases caused by abnormalities of bone marrow, blood cells and plasma components.
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Discuss the methods used for analysis of blood cells and coagulation factors.
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Interpret results obtained from analysis of blood cells and coagulation factors.
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Indicative Module Content
Haematological diseases: anaemia, polycythaemia, leucopenia, leucocytosis, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, leukaemias, bleeding disorders, thrombotic disorders. Analytical Techniques: type of sample, manual and automated methods, principles of cell counting, haemoglobinometry, cell identification. Coagulation tests, platelet function tests. Recognition of haemoglobin variants, haematinic assays. Interpretation of data: normal range, quality control, presentation of results, quality of samples.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 24 | Tutorials/Seminars/Demonstrations
| 16 | Supervised Assessments
| 3 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 50 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 58 |
| Mode of Delivery
This is a lecture based course supplemented with tutorial sessions and case studies involving interpretation of clinical laboratory data. The practical nature of haematology will be emphasised by visits to local laboratories.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 3
| | Examination | 1,2,3
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The coursework will consist of written interpretation of results obtained from analysis of blood and the examination will consist mainly of extended response questions.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | HOFFBRAND, A.V., PETTIT, J.E. AND MOSS, P., 2001. Essential Haematology. 4th ed. Blackwell.
| | 2. | HALL, R. AND MALIA, R.G., 1991. Medical Laboratory Haematology. Butterworth.
| | 3. | LEWIS, S.M., DACIE, J.V., BAIN, B.J. AND BATES, I., 2001. Practical Haematology. 9th ed. Churchill Livingstone.
| | 4. | KROLL, M.H., 2001. Manual of Coagulation Disorders. 5th ed.: Blackwell Science (UK).
| | 5. | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL, 2004. Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. 034/HPC/A5.
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Additional Notes
This module covers, at least in part, the following Health Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Biomedical Scientists (035/SOP/BMS/A5 July 2004): 3a.1
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