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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Haematology and Transfusion Science | |||
| Reference | AS4901 | Version | 5 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | May 2011 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide students with the ability to explain diseases of the blood, interpret data obtained from the analysis of blood and understand the essential features of transfusion science. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the quality management systems required of an automated laboratory. |
| 2 | Discuss the diseases caused by abnormailities of bone marrow, blood cells and plasma components and explain the nature and clinical importance of the main human blood groups. |
| 3 | Discuss the methods and/or procedures used for haematological investigation and transfusion science and interpret results obtained from analysis of blood cells and coagulation factors. |
| 4 | Discuss the operational procedures and good practices that are in place to meet the needs of the Transfusion Science Service in Scotland. |
| 5 | Discuss the significance of histocompatability and immunogenetics in transplantation and blood transfusion. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Haematological diseases: anaemias, haematological malignancies, haemorrhagic and thrombotic diseases. Transfusion science: main blood group systems, transfusion reactions, haemolytic disease of foetus and newborn. Effective blood bank practice and component preparation.Histocompatability and immunogenetics: evolution, function, and genetics; role in transplantation and blood transfusion. Analytical techniques: sample selection and quality, manual and automated methods of investigations: cell identification and counting, haemoglobinometry, haematinic and haemoglobin variants, coagulation tests. Haemagglutination and serological techniques: antibody screening, compatibility testing, antenatal care and the use of prophylactic anti-D. Methods for HLA typing, including serological and molecular techniques. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture based course supplemented with tutorials and practical laboratory sessions, e−learning and case studies involving interpretation of clinical laboratory data. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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| Contact Hours | 48 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 252 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | 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, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Essay questions | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | Analysis of clinical laboratory data or images. | ||||
| 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 | Students should be familiar with the physiology of the vascular system, the principles of molecular biology and genetics and clinical immunology. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | MOORE, G., KNIGHT, G. and BLANN, A. Haematology. Current Ed. Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | KNIGHT, R. Transfusion and Transplantation Science. Current Ed. Oxford University Press. |
| 3 | OVERFIELD, J., DAWSON, M. and HAMER, D. Transfusion Science. Current ed. Scion Publishing Ltd. |
| 4 | HOFFMAN, V. and MOSS,P. Essential Haematology. Current Ed. Wiley Blackwell. |
| 5 | HALL, A., SCOTT, C., and BUCKLAND, M. Clinical Immunology. Current Ed. Oxford University Press. |