Essential Haematology

Course aim

To provide students with basic theory and practical skills so as to be able to work safely and professionally in a clinical haematology laboratory.

Course content

Erythropoiesis, red cell membrane, haemoglobin structure and function; leucopoiesis, leucocyte structure and function; thrombopoiesis, platelet structure and function; metabolism of iron, vitamin B12 and folate; anaemia, thalassaemia and haemoglobinopathies; non-malignant white blood cell disorders; introduction to haematological malignancies; tests performed in haematology; anticoagulants; laboratory safety and decontamination procedures; normal and abnormal blood cell morphology; preparation, evaluation, examination of blood films; automated cell counting and determination of indices; erythrocyte sedimentation rates; quality control, quality assurance and total quality management.

Textbook(s)

Hoffbrand A. V. and 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
CHEM 1006	Chemistry 100
BIOL 1012	Biology B
CHEM 1007	Chemistry 101
BIOL 1007	Biology A

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	4 hours x 13 weeks
Seminar	1 hour 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, Learning log/Journal, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.