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This Unit is archived with an end date of 17/12/2019

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

BMS326 Clinical Haematology I

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Learning outcomes

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Knowledge: you will demonstrate understanding of the role of haematological cells in health and disease, and demonstrate understanding of the principles and applications of haematological laboratory tests.
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Communication: through the reporting of blood film morphology, transfusion science case studies, interactive analysis of haematological case studies and a research assignment.
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Problem solving skills: through diagnostic strategies involved in the interpretation of laboratory results and clinical data.
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Social responsibility: through the development of laboratory skills, analysis of laboratory data and communication involved in the diagnosis of haematological disease; to develop understanding of ethical issues and responsibilities related to haematology and the pathology industry.

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Unit content:

Haematology is the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. It includes the aetiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of blood diseases such as leukaemia, anaemia, haemophilia and deep vein thrombosis. This unit covers the pathophysiology of haematological disorders and laboratory investigations used to diagnose these conditions. During the first part of semester this unit covers professional issues including reflections from work integrated learning, and the role of professional bodies in haematology, the investigation and diagnosis of haematological malignancies, paediatric and obstetric haematology, and specialised diagnostic tests used in haematology. During the second part of semester this unit covers transfusion practice, including haemovigilience, quality management and adverse transfusion outcomes, as well as transfusion techniques, with an emphasis on complex antibody investigations and cross-matching. This unit will cover these topics using an integrated series of lectures, tutorials and practicals. There will be an emphasis on the development of laboratory skills and problem solving through haematological case studies.