BMS216 Introductory Haematology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject gives a broad overview of foundation haematology theory, common blood disorders and basic clinical haematology laboratory tests.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
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Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to describe and recognise the normal form, composition and function of blood;
* be able to describe the pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and treatment of common blood disorders;
* be able to describe the body systems responsible for maintaining blood fluidity and preventing blood loss following injury;
* be able to recognise and identify deviations from normal in the stained peripheral blood film;
* be able to demonstrate the basic skills necessary to perform haematological techniques in common use.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Blood Basics This module introduces the formation and functions of the components of blood and describes the structure of organs and tissues of importance to these processes. Topics covered include the macrophage system; the bone marrow; the lymphatic system and the formation of blood cells. Module 2: Haemoglobin and an Introduction to Erythrocyte Disorders This module covers the structure, formation, function and destruction of haemoglobin and then the scientific basis of common blood disorders, their diagnosis and treatment. Specific disorders discussed include iron deficiency anaemia, megaloblastic anaemias and haemolytic disorders. Module 3: Introduction to Leucocyte Disorders This module introduces leucocyte disorders, their diagnosis and their treatment. Disorders examined include non-malignant disorders, the leukaemias and the lymphomas and the paraproteinaemias. Module 4: Blood Fluidity In this module students study the systems responsible for maintaining blood fluidity and preventing blood loss following injury. Topics covered include the plasma coagulation systems, platelet function, natural anticoagulants, fibrinogen and fibrinolysis. Module 5: Blood Film Examination and Appraisal This skills module is designed to give introductory training in the microscopic examination and reporting on pathological blood films in the routine diagnostic haematology laboratory. Module 6: Introduction to Laboratory Haematology This practical laboratory based unit covers the principles and practice of the techniques commonly performed in the haematology laboratory.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.