Advanced Haematology

Course aim

To demonstrate advanced knowledge of haematological disorders and diagnostic techniques and to critically analyse, interpret and communicate complex scientific information consistent with the level required for medical laboratory scientists operating in professional practice. 

Course content

Anaemia, thalassaemia and haemoglobinopathies,; leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes, multiple myeloma and related disorders; malaria; paediatric and obstetric haematology; blood film morphology; cytochemistry; flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular techniques.

Textbook(s)

Hoffbrand, A.V. & Moss, P.A.H., Essential Haematology, Current Edition, Wiley Blackwell Publishing, UK

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MEDI 3003	Infectious Diseases
MEDI 3007	Clinical Practice B
BIOL 3006	Molecular Pathology
MEDI 3012	Transfusion and Haemostasis
MEDI 3002	Histotechnology
MEDI 3006	Clinical Practice A

Corequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
MEDI 4002	Advanced Practice A
MEDI 4003	Advanced Practice B
Group 2
MEDI 4007	Honours Research Practice A
MEDI 4008	Honours Research Practice B

Group 2 is for Honours students only.

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	4 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Group assignment, Practical Assessment, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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