Haematology and Transfusion Science
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE2109 | Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- LIFE2109
- School
- Biomedical Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module will provide all the fundamental knowledge for basic and clinical haematology, re-visiting the physiology of blood components in more details and covers the common pathologies of red blood cells (Anaemias), white blood cells (Leukemias & lymphomas) as well as platelets (coagulopathies). Transfusion and detecting blood incompatibilities will be covered in this module to provide students will a suffient knowledge about serological and haemagglutination tests in blood banks.
Target Students
Biomedical Sciences students
Classes
- One 3-hour practicum
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 8 weeks
- One 3-hour field studies
Assessment
- 30% Lab report: Students will complete a proforma on the lab practical
- 70% Exam (1-hour-30-minute): 1 hour 30 mins Rogo exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module will cover the normal physiology of red, white blood cells, plateletes and coagulation factors. The metabolism and transportation of iron, essential blood vitamins (Folate and B12), different type of anaemias related to morphology and haemoglobin variants. Blood clotting and coagulation and blood incompatibilities in newborn and adults. The basic proceudres in blood banks and prevention of transfusion incompatibilities, manual and automated methods of investigations: cell identification and counting, haemoglobinometry, coagulation tests. White cells abnormalites and overview of cytotoxic drugs used in blood malignancies.Learning Outcomes
The graduate will be able to apply to: 1) describe the normal physiology of blood cells, 2) explain the pathologies of blood cells 3) discuss the various methods used in haematological diagnosis and blood transfusion and 4) analyse common haematological data for diagnosing common health condition.
Conveners
- Dr Mustafa Ahmed Mahdi Al-Shagga