Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Haematology and Transfusion Science 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MEDS1083

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

MEDS1083

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017

MEDS1084

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

MEDS1084

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Sapha Shibeeb/Rosita Zakaria

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7668

Course Coordinator Email: sapha.shibeeb@rmit.edu.au / rosita.zakaria@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.09.02/03


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.


Course Description

This course will provide you with a sound theoretical foundation and practical knowledge of basic haematology and blood banking and their application to the haematology & blood banking laboratories in patient care and management. Theory and practical sessions will cover basic theory and techniques involved in the laboratory investigation and understanding of haematopoiesis, anaemias, basic leucocyte disorders, coagulation/haemostasis and blood transfusion.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s): 

BH129 - Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)

PLO 1 Apply coherent and advanced of laboratory medicine theories, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach.

PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems

PLO 4 Demonstrate the ability to generate and evaluate solutions to all aspects of interdisciplinary professional practice while complying with ethical, legal and regulatory standards that underpins the field of laboratory medicine.

PLO 5 Communicate and collaborate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats related to laboratory medicine employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.

PLO 6 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice as part of a multidisciplinary team.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain normal and abnormal structures and functions of haematological constituents and interpret clinical and laboratory features of significant haematological disorders.
  2. Explain the characteristics of common blood group antigens and their corresponding antibodies.
  3. Examine, report and interpret blood films (normal and abnormal) for common haematological conditions. 
  4. Perform and interpret basic haematological and blood banking techniques used in a diagnostic laboratory in a safe and ethical manner.
  5. Demonstrate the importance of quality control and health & safety procedures in the haematology laboratory and the blood bank.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

This course has HURDLE requirements for Haematology (final Practical Assessment) and Transfusion contents (both Theory and Practical). 

All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Dean Learning and Teaching Science and Health. A hurdle requirement is necessary in order to demonstrate to the accrediting body Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) that you are competent and are being sufficiently assessed against practice-focussed professional standards throughout the course of your program.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Haematology Early Assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Haematology Final Practical Assessment (HURDLE)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 3: Transfusion Practical Assessment (HURDLE)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 4: Transfusion Theory Exam (HURDLE)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 5