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MLS502 - Diagnostic Haematology

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Medical Laboratory Science

Credit Points

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Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (MLS101)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

Diagnosis of haematological disorders requires integration of theoretical knowledge on the aetiology, clinical presentation and laboratory findings. his unit builds on the knowledge from previous study of blood cell production, morphology and function to investigate common blood dyscrasias. Students will examine haemostasis and coagulation disorders as well as haematological neoplasms, with a in-depth focus on myeloproliferative and lymphoproliferative neoplasms, acute and chronic leukaemia's. Practical activities will provide students with the skills to perform coagulation studies, examine peripheral blood films and interpret flow cytometric data for laboratory diagnosis of these conditions.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically analyse and synthesise the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and laboratory diagnosis of blood dyscrasias.
2.	Competently investigate blood films and other laboratory tests for diagnosis of blood dyscrasias.
3.	Competently perform haematological laboratory tests on biological specimens.
4.	Effectively communicate concepts in haematology to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quiz (3 x 30 mins)	15%	1 - Critically analyse and synthesise the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and laboratory diagnosis of blood dyscrasias. 2 - Competently investigate blood films and other laboratory tests for diagnosis of blood dyscrasias.
2.	Case Study (1,500 words)	20%	1 - Critically analyse and synthesise the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and laboratory diagnosis of blood dyscrasias. 2 - Competently investigate blood films and other laboratory tests for diagnosis of blood dyscrasias. 4 - Effectively communicate concepts in haematology to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
3.	Practical Assessment (90 min, hurdle)	30%	2 - Competently investigate blood films and other laboratory tests for diagnosis of blood dyscrasias. 3 - Competently perform haematological laboratory tests on biological specimens. 4 - Effectively communicate concepts in haematology to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
4.	Final Exam (90 min)	35%	1 - Critically analyse and synthesise the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and laboratory diagnosis of blood dyscrasias. 2 - Competently investigate blood films and other laboratory tests for diagnosis of blood dyscrasias. 4 - Effectively communicate concepts in haematology to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Unit Availability

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

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