Study Guide

Objective

The Student:
- is familiar with the overall laboratory testing process, including its phases: pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical
- is familiar with the evaluation and assessment of peripheral blood smears in relation to various factors affecting blood cell morphology and different disease states (anemias, infections, other benign conditions, myeloproliferative and lymphoproliferative disorders, MDS, and leukemias)
- has knowledge of laboratory investigations and methods and can assess laboratory results related to erythrocyte-, leukocyte-, and thrombocyte-related conditions as well as acute leukemias
- can use key professional information sources and scientific publications related to methods, reference values, disease diagnostics, and current research in the field
- is prepared to contribute to quality development and consider sustainable development within the field

Content

Peripheral blood smears: morphological assessment and interpretation
Factors influencing blood cell morphology
Hematological conditions: anemias, infections, benign disorders
Myeloproliferative and lymphoproliferative diseases, MDS, and leukemias
The laboratory testing process: pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases
Diagnostic methods and reference values for erythrocyte-, leukocyte-, and thrombocyte-related disorders
Scientific sources and current research in clinical hematology
Quality assurance and sustainable development in biomedical laboratory science

Qualifications

Clinical hematology 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)