Program Overview

BMS326 - Clinical Haematology I

Overview

This unit covers the pathophysiology of haematological disorders and laboratory investigations used to diagnose these conditions. It includes the aetiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of blood diseases such as leukaemia, anaemia, haemophilia, and deep vein thrombosis.

Offerings

• Teaching period code: Semester 2 - S2
  • Location: Murdoch
  • Attendance mode: Face to Face
  • Start year: 2025
  • End year: Ongoing
  • Self enrol: Yes
  • Quota number: 50

Requisites

Prerequisite

• BMS218
  • 3 cp
  • Haematology

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the role of haematological cells in health and disease.
2. Describe the principle and applications, and appraise the use of, haematological laboratory tests used to diagnose and monitor haematological disorders.
3. Interpret, analyse and communicate laboratory results and clinical data related to diagnostic clinical haematology.
4. Explain the ethical issues and responsibilities related to haematology and the pathology industry.

Unit Content

Haematology is the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. This unit covers normocytic, macrocytic and haemolytic anaemias, thalassaemia and haemoglobinopathies, and platelets. It also covers blood transfusion science, including ABO, Rhesus and other blood groups, antibody screening and identification, AHG testing, elution/absorption, and automation in haematology.

Additional Information

• Unit version: 10
• Version start date: 01/07/2024
• Owning college: College of Environmental and Life Sciences
• Owning school: Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
• Credit points: 3

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

This curriculum aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Goal 1: No poverty
• Goal 3: Good health and well-being
• Goal 4: Quality education