James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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ML5308 - Advanced Haematology 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | |
| Prerequisites: | At the discretion of the post -graduate academic advisor in consultation with the MLS course co-ordinator |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Subject Description
- 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 ML5307 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
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (50%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more and in each of the two pieces of assessment (theory and practical exam).
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 4, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 28 Apr 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 20 Mar 2023 to Friday, 14 Apr 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner MRS Ailie Ross Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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