Abstract
Students will conduct full blood count (FBC), preparation, staining and examination of blood films, as well as coagulation screening tests. Students will perform detailed morphological examinations on blood films including anaemias and leukaemias, and will be introduced to automation in the haematology laboratory in addition to basic blood banking practices. … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Topic 1: Manual full blood parameter estimation;Topic 2: Manual full blood counting and staining;Topic 3: Investigation of anaemias;Topic 4: Investigation of leucocyte abnormalities - acute and chronic leukaemias;Topic 5: Coagulation screening tests;Topic 6: Investigation of malaria;Topic 7: Introduction to immunohaematology; andTopic 8: Introduction … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
explain principles that underpin routine haematological tests;
2.
perform and interpret the results of haematological tests; and
3.
demonstrate academic literacy skills.
Enrolment restrictions
Pre-requisite
Incompatible
Learning activities
Intensive School
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.