PP4307 - Haematology 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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This subject introduces the student to haematology and the haematology laboratory. The structure and function of blood cells is reviewed, concentrating on issues applicable to the diagnosis of clinical pathology. Basic methods of quantitation of blood components are introduced as are techniques used to establish the diagnosis of normal haemostasis. The subject has a major practical focus, which begins the process of professional competency for a medical laboratory scientist in haematology.

Learning Outcomes

• be able to identify the structure and function of cellular blood components;
• become familiar with the haematology laboratory;
• become proficient in basic diagnostic techniques used in a haematology laboratory and understand their use in classifying clinical pathology;
• understand normal haemostasis and techniques of its determination.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 4
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Face to face teaching 21-Feb-2005 to 18-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner.
Contact hours:	24 hours 12 hours 36 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (35%); (15%).

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