Introduction to Haematology and Basic Tests (3 cr)
Code: 7B00EG18-3003
General information
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