Introduction to Haematology and Basic Tests (3 cr)
Code: 7B00EG18-3001
General information
- Enrolment period
- 01.11.2019 - 16.02.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 07.01.2020 - 15.05.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Biomedical Laboratory Science
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 36
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
- Teachers
- Siru Suoniemi
- Person in charge
- Kirsi Mansikkamäki
- Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 1 . Open UAS : 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 1 . Open UAS : 0.)
- Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 1 . Open UAS : 0.)
- Pienryhmä 4 (Size: 1 . Open UAS : 0.)
- Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
- Pienryhmä 3
- Pienryhmä 4
- Course
- 7B00EG18
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)
-
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)
-
Location and time
TAMK bioanalyytikkokoulutus, opetuslaboratoriot ja teorialuokat. Kevät 2020.
Exam schedules
Kirjallinen integroiva tehtävä parityönä hemopoeesin solusarjojen yhtäläisyyksistä ja erilaisuuksista solujen synnyssä, tutkimusindikaatioissa ja kliinisessä merkityksessä.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Luennot, solumorfologian DIA-seminaarit, harjoitukset hematologian luokassa
Learning materials
Ilmoitetaan kurssisuunnitelmassa, löytyy tabulasta.
Student workload
31 h kontaktiopetus, läsnäolovelvoite kaikilla tunneilla ja 49 h itsenäinen opiskelu annetuista tehtävistä ja sisällöistä.
Completion alternatives
Ei ole
Further information
Harjoitustunneilla suojavaate (otetaan ja käsitellään verinäytteitä).