ML5308 - Advanced Haematology 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
This subject covers in detail the microscopic pathology skills required for a laboratory diagnosis of both malignant and non malignant leucocyte disorders. Skills in the laboratory diagnosis of malaria are also taught. This subject with ML4307 completes the professional requirement for a graduate medical laboratory scientist in haematology.
Learning Outcomes
- create descriptive criteria for the identification immature leukocytes;
- describe the blood film features for a diverse range of malignant and non-malignant leukocyte disorders;
- evaluate results of haematological analysis (including morphology, cell counts, molecular and flow cytometry) and link these to the pathophysiology and diagnosis of leukocyte disorders;
- perform malaria blood film diagnosis / interpretation;
- exercise judgment to interpret and comment on data collected during practical/clinical sessions and the interpretation of clinical case studies.
| Prerequisites: | At the discretion of the post -graduate academic advisor in consultation with the MLS course co-ordinator |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Block, Study Period 4 | |
| Census Date 22-Mar-2018 | |
| Face to face teaching (TBA) | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Students must satisfactorily complete both aspects of assessment |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.