Course Title: Perform haematological tests

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

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     Term 1 only gwen.macdonald@rmit.edu.au

Brian Long  Term 2 ,3,4             brian.long@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
1.2. Return samples and request forms that do not comply with requirements to their source with
reasons for non-acceptance
1.3. Log acceptable samples and request forms, applying required document tracking mechanisms
1.4. Process samples as required by requested tests
1.5. Store samples and sample components appropriately until ready for testing
 

Element:

2. Perform tests

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Select authorised tests that are indicated for the requested investigations
2.2. Conduct individual tests according to documented methodologies, applying required quality
control procedures
2.3. Record all results, noting any phenomena that may be relevant to the interpretation of results
2.4. Seek advice of section head or other responsible colleague when result interpretation is outside
parameters of authorised approval
2.5. Store unused sample or sample components, for possible future reference, under conditions
suitable to maintain viability
 

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
3.2. Clean up spills using appropriate techniques to protect personnel, work area and environment
from contamination
3.3. Minimise the generation of wastes
3.4. Ensure the safe disposal of biohazardous materials and other laboratory wastes in accordance
with enterprise procedures
 

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
4.2. Update instrument maintenance logs as required by accreditation checklists
4.3. Maintain security and confidentiality of all clinical information, laboratory data and records
 

Learning Outcomes


Competency based


Details of Learning Activities

Practical classes

Online activities

Work sheets in class

Tutorials on work book questions


Teaching Schedule



 

Week beginning Practical Theory-on line
9.2.15 OHS review blood
 		 Haem introduction
16.2.15  Films  Film Manual staining WCC automated 

 

Cells and documents

Stain theory

QC
23.2.15

WBC manual

 Red cells and parameters. PCV.

Manual WCC

QC Protocols

Counting chambers

SOP requirements
2.3.15 FBE parameters ReviewCoulter
9.3.15

 Platelet count

manual and auto

 Platelets

FBE protocols
16.3.15

 Cell review

IM Test

NATA worksheet

Worksheet

NATA
23.3.15 TEST WEEK  
30.3.15 PT Coagulation Intro
13.4.15 PT APTT Tests
20.4.15 PT APTT Clotting Factors
27.4.15

Stago Speaker QC

Automated tests

 Automation
4.5.15

Fibrinolysis

Automated tests QC review

 D Dimer Stago
11.5.15

Patients

QC review

 Stago question sheets
18.5.15 Tutorial Revision terms 1and 2
25.5.15 Finish any incomplete prac assessments Work book completion
1.6.15 Test 35%  
8.6.15 Additional week as required  
15.6.15 Staff week  
6.7.15

Lab workflow, film protocols

Reporting protocols

FBE Normals

 Normal film
13.7.15 Intro to anaemia Fe deficiency Fe deficiency
20.7.15 Megaloblastic anaemia Megaloblastic anaemia
27.7.15 NNA NNA Deficiency testing
3.8.15 Haemolytic anaemias 1 Reticulocytes

Reticulocytes

Thalassemias/Hb’opathies
10.8.15 Haemolysis 2 Drugs, G6PD
17.8.15 Haemolysis 3 Metabolic
 
24.8.15 Test week  Review Questions
31.8.15 Infectious diseases Bacterial and Viral infections
7.9.15

Leukemias

Myeloma

 Malignancy of Blood Cells
14.9.15

Platelet disorders ITP, TTP

Neutropoenia

Spurious results

 Platelets disorders, spurious results
28.9.15

Malaria

Polycythemia

Myelofibrosis

Post splenectomy film

Malaria

Splenectomy

Inclusions
5.10.15

Revision

Prac assessment preliminary

  
12.10.15   Blood film assessment  
19.10.15

Review

Prac assessment films -final

  
26.10.15 Test (35%)  
2.11.15 Extra testing if required  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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


 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course may include tests, quizzes, assignments and practical assessment


Assessment Tasks


 two open book tests 35% each (70%)            Weeks of 1.6.2015 and 26.10.2015

6 online quizzes 5% each (30%)                      Weeks of  2.3.15
                                                                                                   23.3.2015
                                                                                                   4.5.2015
                                                                                                   27.7.2015
                                                                                                   31.8.2015

Practical assessments ongoing in all practical classes S/NYS
Practical work books- Results and questions to be completed during practical classes. S/ NYS                                                                                          


Assessment Matrix

            

 

 

 


 

Other Information

Assessment Information


This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilises graded assessment
CHD: Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI: Competent with Distinction (60 – 79%)
CC: Competent with Credit (50 – 59%)
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded (0 – 49%)
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment

 

  • All assessment types must be passed (exams, prac, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac component).
  • Attendance at practical classes is compulsory. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to 6th floor office addressed to the Program Coordinator
  • Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
  • APPLICATION FOR 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 online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au).
  • Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) 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 online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
  • 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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