Course Title: Perform haematological tests
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: ONPS5666C
Course Title: Perform haematological tests
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5283 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Gwen MacDonald gwen.macdonald@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 130
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
ONPS5659C Biological procedures
ONPS5198 Perform microscopic examination
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the ability to determine levels, function, activity and interactions of cellular and plasma components of blood using tests and procedures identified with the discipline of laboratory haematology. This course does not cover the laboratory aspects of transfusion science; these are covered in "Perform immunohaematological tests". While this unit focuses on the laboratory investigation of human physiology and pathology, it reasonably describes aspects of work performed in veterinary settings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL975002A Perform haematological tests |
Element: |
1. Process samples and associated request details |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Sort specimens according to tests requested, urgent status and volume |
Element: |
2. Perform tests |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Select authorised tests that are indicated for the requested investigations |
Element: |
3. Maintain a safe environment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
Element: |
4. Maintain laboratory records |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Make entries on report forms or into computer systems, accurately calculating, recording or transcribing required data as required |
Learning Outcomes
Competency based
Details of Learning Activities
Practical classes in a simulated pathology laboratory .
Tutorials, online quizzes, in- class case studies and question sheets
Teaching Schedule
Week commencing | Theory | Practical |
10.2.14 | Haem introduction | OHS review blood |
17.2.14 | Cells and documents, automated counts, | Automated counts Films |
24.2.14 | WBC Red cells and parameters. PCV. SOP requirements | Films ESR Film Manual staining WCC |
3.3.14 | FBE parameter review Prac write up due 17/3/14 Coulter *** 8% On line quiz 2% |
Coulter counting |
10.3.14 |
Platelets Spurious results |
Auto count FBE protocols Platelet Count |
17.3.14 | Worksheet Cell review | Coulter/ IM kit test |
24.3.14 | Lab procedures/NATA requirements Automation review/Case study Prac assessment as required |
Coulter QC |
31.3.14 | Test week review On line quiz 2% |
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7.4.14 | Coagulation Intro | Manual testing PT |
14.4.14 | Clotting Factors | Man PT,APTT |
28.4.14 | Automation QC/History/ Stago speaker | Stago 2 patients |
5.5.14 | Fibrinolysis Prac Write Up *** 8% due 19.5.14 On line quiz 2% |
Automation with anomaly 2 patients Stago D dimer demo |
12.5.14 | Patients ctd | QC review |
19.5.14 | Coag procedures QC | Question sheets |
26.5.14 | Review /Tutorial | Prac assessment completion |
2.6.14 | Test wk 24% | |
Semester break/Holiday | ||
7.7.14 | FBE protocols Parameters case studies Lab workflow procedures |
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14.7.14 | Intro to anaemia Fe deficiency | |
21.7.14 | Megaloblastic anaemia | |
28.7.14 |
NNA Deficiency testing on line quiz 2% |
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4.8.14 | Haemolytic anaemias 1 Reticulocytes | |
11.8.14 | Haemolysis 2 | |
18.8.14 | Haemolysis 3 Metabolic |
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25.8.14 |
Test week/ review questions on line quiz 2% |
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1.9.14 | Infectious disease Bacterial Prac assessment- preliminary-blood film evaluation Infections Viral |
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8.9.14 | Leukemias acute and chronic Myeloma |
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15.9.14 |
Platelet disorders Spurious results Malaria |
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29.9.14 |
Splenectomy on line quiz 2% |
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14.10.14 |
Prac Assessment- blood film assessment |
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21.10.13 | Review/revision Final prac assessment as required -case studies |
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28.10.13 | Test -final theory(28%) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library access- suggested texts for further information
Dacie and Lewis : Practical Haematology
Hoffbrand and Pettit : Haematology
Bain : Blood Cells a Practical Guide
Haematology Atlas (Sandoz)
Rozenberg: Microscopic Haematology
Howard and Hamilton: Haematology
.www.nata.asn.au/
/www.hslib.washington.edu.courses/blood/ for images in haematology
RCPA website
ASH Bloodline website
Further sites may be used in classes as required
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include tests, quizzes, assignments and practical assessment
Assessment Tasks
- Open book tests on underpinning knowledge of haematology techniques and applications to the laboratory- one per semester
- online quizzes- three per semester
- Practical tests and in class practical observation- Competent or not yet competent only. Students will be given more than one opportunity to demonstarte competence
- Practical reports- two
- Log book- must show accurate recording of results obtained in practical classes, noting acceptable and out of range results, QC etc. To obtain higher than a pass grade in -depth knowledge and understanding of techniques must be demonstrated in the comments and answers to questions
Assessment Matrix
Assessment | Due date | Value |
Log book/worksheets showing adequate recording of results |
Due end of semester on day of written test | 20% |
Open book tests on underpinning knowledge and the application of this knowledge in the lab
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Week 17 semester 1 Week 17 semester 2 |
52% |
Portfolio of small assessment tests on line |
Semester 1 weeks 4,8,13 Semester 2 week 4,8,12 |
12% |
Practical Reports(2) |
Week 4 due 17/3/14 Week13 due week 19/5/14 |
16% |
Practical assessment | on going in practical classes and sessions as per schedule | Competent or not yet competent |
Other Information
Assessment Information
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).
• Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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