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MLS202 - Haematology 2

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Medical Laboratory Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (MLS101)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

SBI173 and SBI283

Unit Description

This unit builds on the knowledge from previous study in normal and abnormal red and white cell pathology and platelet structure and function. Students will examine the haematological diseases, developing an understanding of anaemias, leukaemias and coagulation disorders. Practical activities will provide students with the skills to prepare and examine peripheral blood films for laboratory diagnosis, ensuring the safe handling of blood and knowledge of the decontamination procedures.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply advanced knowledge of the development, morphology and function of cells in the blood, bone marrow and immune tissues
2.	Evaluate the microscopic pathology of anaemias, leukaemias and coagulative and proliferative disorders
3.	Synthesize application of various laboratory techniques in diagnosis of haematologic disorders
4.	Advance in knowledge and skills to interpret peripheral blood films
5.	Demonstrate a knowledge of the molecular basis of haematologic disorders

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quiz (3 x 30 min)	15%	1 - Apply advanced knowledge of the development, morphology and function of cells in the blood, bone marrow and immune tissues 2 - Evaluate the microscopic pathology of anaemias, leukaemias and coagulative and proliferative disorders 5 - Demonstrate a knowledge of the molecular basis of haematologic disorders
2.	Case study (1200 words)	20%	1 - Apply advanced knowledge of the development, morphology and function of cells in the blood, bone marrow and immune tissues 3 - Synthesize application of various laboratory techniques in diagnosis of haematologic disorders 5 - Demonstrate a knowledge of the molecular basis of haematologic disorders
3.	Practical assessment (90 min) (hurdle)	30%	2 - Evaluate the microscopic pathology of anaemias, leukaemias and coagulative and proliferative disorders 3 - Synthesize application of various laboratory techniques in diagnosis of haematologic disorders 4 - Advance in knowledge and skills to interpret peripheral blood films
4.	Final Exam (90 min)	35%	1 - Apply advanced knowledge of the development, morphology and function of cells in the blood, bone marrow and immune tissues 2 - Evaluate the microscopic pathology of anaemias, leukaemias and coagulative and proliferative disorders 4 - Advance in knowledge and skills to interpret peripheral blood films 5 - Demonstrate a knowledge of the molecular basis of haematologic disorders

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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