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Introduction to Haematology and Basic Tests (3 cr)

Code: 7B00EG18-3003

General information


Enrolment period
01.12.2021 - 16.01.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
03.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
Implementation has ended.
Credits
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
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.)
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 2022.

Exam schedules

Kirjallinen integroiva tehtävä parityönä hematopoeesin solusarjojen yhtäläisyyksistä ja erilaisuuksista solujen synnyssä, tutkimusindikaatioissa ja kliinisessä merkityksessä.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot, harjoitukset hematologian luokassa

Learning materials

Ilmoitetaan kurssisuunnitelmassa, löytyy moodlesta.

Student workload

30 h kontaktiopetus, läsnäolovelvoite kaikilla tunneilla ja 51 h itsenäinen opiskelu annetuista tehtävistä ja sisällöistä.

Completion alternatives

Ei ole

Further information

Harjoitustunneilla suojavaate (otetaan ja käsitellään verinäytteitä).

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