Course Title: Perform haematological tests
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: ONPS5204C
Course Title: Perform haematological tests
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5182 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Contact: Gwen Macdonald
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4283
Course Contact Email: gwen.macdonald@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 130
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
ONPS5202 Perform biological procedures
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: |
PMLTEST502B Perform haematological tests |
Element: |
Maintain a safe environment |
Performance Criteria: |
Sort specimens according to tests requested, urgent status and volume |
Element: |
Maintain laboratory records |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
Perform tests |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Element: |
Process samples and associated request details |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Practical classes incorperating use of automation, microscopy and some manual techniques
Theory of underpinning knowledge
Group work
Question sheets
Problem
Teaching Schedule
7.2.11 | Haem introduction Blood collection OHS review NATA |
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14.2.11 | Cells and documents automated counts films | |
21.2.11 | Red cells and parameters PCV films ESR Film staining SOP requirements |
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28.2.11 | WBC FBE Prac write up Coulter *** |
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7.3.11 | Auto count FBE protocols Platelet Ct |
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14.3.11 | Lab procedures/NATA requirements Coulter |
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21.3.11 | Automation review/Case study | |
28.3.11 | Prac assessment | |
4.4.11 | Test week | |
11.4.11 | Manual test Patient 1 PT Automatic testing Coag introduction |
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18.4.11 | Man coag PT APTT | |
2.5.11 | Automation 2 patients /History/ | |
9.5.11 | Automation with anomaly 2 patients Prac Write Up *** |
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16.5.11 | Fibrinolysis DDimer | |
23.5.11 | Question sheets Coag procedures QC | |
30.5.11 | Review Prac assessment completion/Tutorial | |
6.6.11 | Test wk | |
13.6.11 | Supp week | |
11.7.11 | FBE protocols Lab workflow procedures Question sheet |
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18.7.11 | Intro to anaemia Parameters case studies | |
25.7.11 | Fe deficiency | |
1.8.11 | Megaloblastic | |
8.8.11 | NNA Deficiency test | |
15.8.11 | Haemolytic anaemias 1 Reticulocytes | |
22.8.11 | Haemolysis 2 | |
29.8.11 | Test | |
5.9.11 | Haemolysis 3 | |
12.9.11 | Infectious disease Bacterial Prac assessment |
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19.9.11 | Holiday | |
26.9.11 | Infections Viral ( Assignment due) | |
3.10.11 | Leukemias acute and chronic | |
10.10.11 | Platelet disorders Polycythemia |
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17.10.11 | Splenectomy Prac Assessment-final |
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24.10.11 | Review/revision | |
31.10.11 | Theory test final | |
7.11.11 | Supplementary testing |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
On line resources such as bloodline
Library resources as suggested
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam
Assessment Tasks
Theory Tests Week 17 and 34 20%
On line multiple choice tests (8) 40%
Automation assignment sem 2 10%
Portfolio of Practical Work, records etc. 10%
2 Practical write ups 20%
Practical assessment of use of automation, recording and performance of testing C or NYC
All parts of assessment must be satisfactory to pass course.
80% practical attendance is required to pass the course
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Nominal 130 hours consist s of
28X3 hour practical sessions 84 hours
2 theory tests 2 hours each and supplementary tests as needed 6 hours
0n line tests 2 hours
Research and on line reading for practicals and assignment 8 hours
Lectures/ tutorials 27 hours
Practical assessment 3 hours
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