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Introduction to Haematology and Basic TestsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: 7B00EG18

Credits

3 op

Objectives

The student is able to
- know the general theory of haematopoiesis and the clinical significance of different cell lines
- describe the role of the BLS in bone marrow sampling, sample preparation and handling
- know basic haematological methods and can apply them using analysers and manual techniques
- know pre-analytical factors and quality assessment criteria for the examinations
- identify key morphological findings and distinguish between normal and pathological findings

Content

Theory of haematopoiesis and its clinical significance
Basic haematological examinations, pre-analytical factors and quality assurance
Preparation and staining of blood smears
Preparation of bone morrow samples
Microscopy of normal blood cells, manual and automated cell counting

Prerequisites

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student
- is able to define the basic terminology of the course and explain the basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- performs basic haematological tests mechanically, according to instructions
- shows limited preparation for exercises and assignments
- takes responsibility for his/her own work
- participates satisfactorily in teamwork

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student
- applies the basic terminology related to haematology
- applies his/her knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- works carefully, systematically and reliably
- takes responsibility and commits to his/her own work and also to teamwork
- participates well in teamwork

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- can outline the relationships between concepts related to haematology
- is able to explore different methods and solutions
- develops his/her own professional competence in a goal-oriented and versatile way
- can apply and evaluate the acquired knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings well
- participates in the given tasks responsibly and constructively as a member of the group

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

-

Further information

The module includes training in the university of applied sciences’ teaching laboratory. This module is a pre-requisite for the next course, 7B00EG20.

Enrolment period

22.11.2023 - 10.03.2024

Timing

02.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Siru Suoniemi
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Groups
  • 23BA

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the general theory of haematopoiesis and the clinical significance of different cell lines
- describe the role of the BLS in bone marrow sampling, sample preparation and handling
- know basic haematological methods and can apply them using analysers and manual techniques
- know pre-analytical factors and quality assessment criteria for the examinations
- identify key morphological findings and distinguish between normal and pathological findings

Content (course unit)

Theory of haematopoiesis and its clinical significance
Basic haematological examinations, pre-analytical factors and quality assurance
Preparation and staining of blood smears
Preparation of bone morrow samples
Microscopy of normal blood cells, manual and automated cell counting

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

The module includes training in the university of applied sciences’ teaching laboratory. This module is a pre-requisite for the next course, 7B00EG20.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to define the basic terminology of the course and explain the basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- performs basic haematological tests mechanically, according to instructions
- shows limited preparation for exercises and assignments
- takes responsibility for his/her own work
- participates satisfactorily in teamwork

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- applies the basic terminology related to haematology
- applies his/her knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- works carefully, systematically and reliably
- takes responsibility and commits to his/her own work and also to teamwork
- participates well in teamwork

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- can outline the relationships between concepts related to haematology
- is able to explore different methods and solutions
- develops his/her own professional competence in a goal-oriented and versatile way
- can apply and evaluate the acquired knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings well
- participates in the given tasks responsibly and constructively as a member of the group

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

28.11.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Siru Suoniemi
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 13. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 13. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 13. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Size: 13. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 5 (Size: 13. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 6 (Size: 13. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 22BA
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2
  • Pienryhmä 3
  • Pienryhmä 4
  • Pienryhmä 5
  • Pienryhmä 6

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the general theory of haematopoiesis and the clinical significance of different cell lines
- describe the role of the BLS in bone marrow sampling, sample preparation and handling
- know basic haematological methods and can apply them using analysers and manual techniques
- know pre-analytical factors and quality assessment criteria for the examinations
- identify key morphological findings and distinguish between normal and pathological findings

Content (course unit)

Theory of haematopoiesis and its clinical significance
Basic haematological examinations, pre-analytical factors and quality assurance
Preparation and staining of blood smears
Preparation of bone morrow samples
Microscopy of normal blood cells, manual and automated cell counting

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

The module includes training in the university of applied sciences’ teaching laboratory. This module is a pre-requisite for the next course, 7B00EG20.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to define the basic terminology of the course and explain the basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- performs basic haematological tests mechanically, according to instructions
- shows limited preparation for exercises and assignments
- takes responsibility for his/her own work
- participates satisfactorily in teamwork

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- applies the basic terminology related to haematology
- applies his/her knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- works carefully, systematically and reliably
- takes responsibility and commits to his/her own work and also to teamwork
- participates well in teamwork

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- can outline the relationships between concepts related to haematology
- is able to explore different methods and solutions
- develops his/her own professional competence in a goal-oriented and versatile way
- can apply and evaluate the acquired knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings well
- participates in the given tasks responsibly and constructively as a member of the group

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

08.06.2022 - 15.09.2022

Timing

15.08.2022 - 20.12.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Siru Suoniemi
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 22BAJ
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the general theory of haematopoiesis and the clinical significance of different cell lines
- describe the role of the BLS in bone marrow sampling, sample preparation and handling
- know basic haematological methods and can apply them using analysers and manual techniques
- know pre-analytical factors and quality assessment criteria for the examinations
- identify key morphological findings and distinguish between normal and pathological findings

Content (course unit)

Theory of haematopoiesis and its clinical significance
Basic haematological examinations, pre-analytical factors and quality assurance
Preparation and staining of blood smears
Preparation of bone morrow samples
Microscopy of normal blood cells, manual and automated cell counting

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

The module includes training in the university of applied sciences’ teaching laboratory. This module is a pre-requisite for the next course, 7B00EG20.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to define the basic terminology of the course and explain the basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- performs basic haematological tests mechanically, according to instructions
- shows limited preparation for exercises and assignments
- takes responsibility for his/her own work
- participates satisfactorily in teamwork

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- applies the basic terminology related to haematology
- applies his/her knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- works carefully, systematically and reliably
- takes responsibility and commits to his/her own work and also to teamwork
- participates well in teamwork

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- can outline the relationships between concepts related to haematology
- is able to explore different methods and solutions
- develops his/her own professional competence in a goal-oriented and versatile way
- can apply and evaluate the acquired knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings well
- participates in the given tasks responsibly and constructively as a member of the group

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 16.01.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Siru Suoniemi
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 21BA
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2
  • Pienryhmä 3
  • Pienryhmä 4

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the general theory of haematopoiesis and the clinical significance of different cell lines
- describe the role of the BLS in bone marrow sampling, sample preparation and handling
- know basic haematological methods and can apply them using analysers and manual techniques
- know pre-analytical factors and quality assessment criteria for the examinations
- identify key morphological findings and distinguish between normal and pathological findings

Content (course unit)

Theory of haematopoiesis and its clinical significance
Basic haematological examinations, pre-analytical factors and quality assurance
Preparation and staining of blood smears
Preparation of bone morrow samples
Microscopy of normal blood cells, manual and automated cell counting

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

The module includes training in the university of applied sciences’ teaching laboratory. This module is a pre-requisite for the next course, 7B00EG20.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to define the basic terminology of the course and explain the basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- performs basic haematological tests mechanically, according to instructions
- shows limited preparation for exercises and assignments
- takes responsibility for his/her own work
- participates satisfactorily in teamwork

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- applies the basic terminology related to haematology
- applies his/her knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- works carefully, systematically and reliably
- takes responsibility and commits to his/her own work and also to teamwork
- participates well in teamwork

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- can outline the relationships between concepts related to haematology
- is able to explore different methods and solutions
- develops his/her own professional competence in a goal-oriented and versatile way
- can apply and evaluate the acquired knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings well
- participates in the given tasks responsibly and constructively as a member of the group

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 16.01.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Marika Toivonen
  • Siru Suoniemi
Person in charge

Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • 21BASJ
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- know the general theory of haematopoiesis and the clinical significance of different cell lines
- describe the role of the BLS in bone marrow sampling, sample preparation and handling
- know basic haematological methods and can apply them using analysers and manual techniques
- know pre-analytical factors and quality assessment criteria for the examinations
- identify key morphological findings and distinguish between normal and pathological findings

Content (course unit)

Theory of haematopoiesis and its clinical significance
Basic haematological examinations, pre-analytical factors and quality assurance
Preparation and staining of blood smears
Preparation of bone morrow samples
Microscopy of normal blood cells, manual and automated cell counting

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

The module includes training in the university of applied sciences’ teaching laboratory. This module is a pre-requisite for the next course, 7B00EG20.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to define the basic terminology of the course and explain the basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- performs basic haematological tests mechanically, according to instructions
- shows limited preparation for exercises and assignments
- takes responsibility for his/her own work
- participates satisfactorily in teamwork

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- applies the basic terminology related to haematology
- applies his/her knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings
- works carefully, systematically and reliably
- takes responsibility and commits to his/her own work and also to teamwork
- participates well in teamwork

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- can outline the relationships between concepts related to haematology
- is able to explore different methods and solutions
- develops his/her own professional competence in a goal-oriented and versatile way
- can apply and evaluate the acquired knowledge in performing basic tests
- is able to identify normal findings well
- participates in the given tasks responsibly and constructively as a member of the group

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

-

Assessment scale

0-5