Course Title: Haematology and Transfusion Science 1

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Haematology and Transfusion Science 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MEDS2179

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Rosita Zakaria

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7668

Course Coordinator Email: rosita.zakaria@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.09.03


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course will provide you with an in-depth theoretical foundation and practical knowledge of basic haematology and blood banking and their application in haematology & blood banking laboratories for patient care and management. Theory and practical sessions will cover basic theory and techniques involved in the laboratory investigation and understanding of anaemias, basic leucocyte disorders, coagulation/haemostasis and blood transfusion.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for MC158 Master in Laboratory Medicine:

  • PLO 1 Knowledge Capability: Have a comprehensive understanding of key scientific principles underpinning laboratory medicine and have developed a systemic knowledge of core cellular and molecular processes underlying health and disease.  Have advanced knowledge of two core clinical speciality disciplines of laboratory medicine and advanced management skills. 
  • PLO 2 Technical Capability: Ability to develop and perform a range of diagnostic techniques relevant to the field of laboratory medicine.  To use logical and systemic thinking and high level critical analysis skills to solve problems by utilising diagnostic techniques and methodologies in the chosen areas of clinical laboratory specialisation.
  • PLO 3 Professional Work Practices Have a critical awareness of principles relating to scientific integrity, ethical issues and legal framework that underpins the field of laboratory medicine. Contribute to professional work settings through effective interpersonal and teamwork skills to support constructive interactions.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Discuss and analyse the normal and abnormal structures and functions of haematological constituents and interpret clinical and laboratory features of significant haematological disorders.
  2. Discuss and analyse the characteristics of common blood group antigens, corresponding antibodies and their investigation using blood banking procedures.
  3. Examine, report, interpret and critically analyse blood films (normal and abnormal) for common haematological conditions.
  4. Perform, interpret, compare and critically analyse the relevant scientific literature in relation to manual and automated haematological / blood banking techniques used in a diagnostic laboratory, in a safe and ethical manner.
  5. Demonstrate and evaluate the importance of total quality management (TQM) and health & safety procedures in the haematology laboratory and the blood bank, and be creative in problem-solving.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

This course contains hurdle requirements. All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).

A hurdle requirement is necessary in order to demonstrate to the accrediting body Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) that you are competent and are being sufficiently assessed against practice-focused professional standards throughout the course of your program.

This course has HURDLE requirements for Transfusion content only (both Theory and Practical). 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Haematology Early Assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Haematology Final Assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 3: Transfusion Practical Assessment (HURDLE)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 4: Transfusion Theory Assessment (HURDLE)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, & 5

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.