Course Title: Advanced Haematology

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Advanced Haematology

Credit Points: 24.00

Important Information:

 

 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MEDS2112

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

MEDS2112

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr. Jane Moon

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: jane.moon@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of:

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.


Course Description

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to competently undertake haematological investigations. A series of problem solving exercises examine the clinical presentation and laboratory investigation of a range of common blood dyscrasias. These include anaemia, acute and chronic leukaemia and both acquired and inherited disorders of haemostasis and coagulation. In addition, the haematological changes seen in patients with systemic disorders are discussed. A sound knowledge of the haematology profile of individuals from the general population is required in order to recognise abnormal results. Less common blood disorders and some of the more complex investigations and issues in haematology will also be covered. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following program learning outcomes for MC158 Master of Laboratory Medicine:

  • PLO 1. knowledge capability
  • PLO 2. technical capability
  • PLO 3. professional work practices
  • PLO 4. communication skills 
  • PLO 6. research capability.


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Competently and safely perform haematological tests on biological specimens in a laboratory environment to become work-ready.
  2. Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge by synthesising and evaluating all information in complex clinical cases, accurately reporting the blood film, devising further tests and interpreting the results  to determine a final diagnosis.
  3. Effectively communicate scientific and haematological concepts clearly, concisely and logically.
  4. Demonstrate integrated understanding of a complex body to knowledge by relating the aetiology, pathophysiology and laboratory diagnosis for a wide range of haematological conditions.
  5. Work effectively as a team member.
  6. Critically analyse and evaluate peer-reviewed scientific papers and provide a summary of the most important findings.


Overview of Learning Activities

The syllabus is covered in a program of online lectorials, tutorials, online learning modules and a series of blended (online & on campus) practical exercises designed to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge essential to excel in the haematology discipline. Tuition is primarily based on problem solving exercises and independent learning activities sourced through My RMIT Studies which are designed to extend theoretical/practical knowledge and to develop deep analytical and critical thinking skills to distinguish you as a potential leader in haematology laboratories of the future.

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).

HURDLE: To obtain an overall pass, students must obtain at least 50% in the practical component for the Final Assessment and an overall grade greater than or equal to 50%.

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Mid-semester theory test
Weighting 15% 
This Assessment task supports CLOs 3, 4, 5 & 6  

Assessment Task 2: Online Theory and Practical (Morphology) Class Engagement Assessment
Weighting 25% 
This Assessment task supports CLOs 2 & 4

Assessment Task 3: Rapid Report 
Weighting 15% 
This assessment task supports CLOs  3 & 4   

Assessment Task 4: Final Theory and Practical Assessment 
Weighting 45% 
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6   

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.