Essential Haematology
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
MEDI 2005
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
101031
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
To provide students with basic theory and practical skills so as to be able to work safely and professionally in a clinical haematology laboratory.
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.
Hoffbrand A. V. and Moss P.A.H., Essential Haematology, Current Edition, Wiley Blackwell Publishing, UK
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
BIOL 1012 | Biology B |
CHEM 1007 | Chemistry 101 |
BIOL 1007 | Biology A |
CHEM 1006 | Chemistry 100 |
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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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.
Examination, Learning log/Journal, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz
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.