CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND HAEMATOLOGY

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Overview

This subject addresses the commonly encountered pathology tests in the two major clinical pathology areas of haematology and biochemistry. Topics include blood cell morphology; full blood examination (FBE); leukaemia, haemoglobinophathies; haemostasis; drug-induced blood dyscrasias; introduction to blood group serology. The clinical biochemistry component encompasses serum components, enzymes, proteins, lipoproteins and other components of diagnostic interest such as bilirubin, sugars, minerals, hormones and blood gases. Numerous case studies will be examined with a view to developing the analytical skills of the student. Discipline knowledge and change management skills will be further applied in the development and proposal of novel ideas designed to bring about improvements in diagnosis, service, quality or efficiency in clinical pathology environments.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Helen Irving

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

Yes

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Learning resources

Recommended - Book - Clinical Biochemistry

Recommended - Book - Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Accurately interpret essential laboratory tests used to diagnose common disorders of a haematological and biochemical nature and be able to apply this knowledge to the solving of simple case studies.

Investigate the dynamic changes taking place in Point of Care Testing (POCT and other technologies and reflect on how these have come about and why by considering the competing interests of stake holders such as general practitioners (GPs), pathology laboratories and pharmacists.

Evaluate complex case studies involving diverse pathology to the extent that a reasonable hypothesis can be constructed.

Present case studies and innovative ideas in a professional, engaging and persuasive manner including consideration of new technologies that will influence the future of pathology diagnosis and generate novel ideas about how these will benefit stakeholders such as patients, pathology laboratories and GPs.

Collaborate effectively in teams to address problems and future challenges in haematology and biochemistry.

Demonstrate active pursuit of independent learning strategies and critical analysis of information sources and tools.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must have completed 120 credit points.

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