Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
5112BMBMOL-JAN-CTY
Aims
This module provides students with an opportunity to develop their understanding of the principles and practice of Haematology and Transfusion Science. It extends students knowledge and understanding of haematological disorders and malignancies, and introduces transfusion science and the potential undesirable effects of blood transfusion.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the factors affecting production and development of red and white blood cells.
2.
Demonstrate understanding of haematological diseases including identifying pathological features and assessing characteristic changes in blood parameters.
3.
Present the factors involved in the maintenance of haemostasis.
4.
Explain the principles of blood component replacement therapy and the associated risks.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:This module will provide information on the physiology and function of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Moving from haematopoiesis through to functional maturity each cellular component will be considered. An introduction to identification of mature blood cells in peripheral blood smears will be presented along with characteristic changes associated with disease. Haematological disorders will be covered including anaemias, haemoglobinopathies, haematological malignancies, coagulation defects and haemolytic disease of the newborn.
The biochemistry of the major blood groups, their inheritance and laboratory identification will be presented. The concept of blood banking and the production, storage and use of blood components will be discussed alongside the risks of transfusion, including transfusion reactions and the transmission of disease.
Module Overview:
In this module you will get an in-depth introduction to the basic structure and composition of the blood and the diseases that affect the circulatory system and how such diseases can be detected.
In this module you will get an in-depth introduction to the basic structure and composition of the blood and the diseases that affect the circulatory system and how such diseases can be detected.
Additional Information:The learning activities will establish relevant knowledge and understanding of haematology and transfusion practice. The module will be assessed through clinical case studies, where students will investigate haematological diseases and present their findings as a poster presentation (5 minute presentation plus questions). The 2 hour written examination will be multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
The practical elements in this module are based upon the work undertaken by Biomedical Scientists in the NHS. They will give the student the necessary skills and experience to meet the work place needs of the NHS. They have also been developed in consultation with HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who have confirmed that these practicals are suitable and applicable to the NHS work place.
Assessments
Centralised Exam
Practice