•   Hematological Methodology 1 BAA23LM05-3001 02.09.2024-06.10.2024  3 credits  (BL23F-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The students
    - have skills in the laboratory testing process and hematological methods in studying blood cells
    - are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods in clinical hematology.
    - are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory results.
    - have the ability to independently manage new situations that are part the field.
    - have fundamental insights into the adherent quality assurance and improvement.
    - consider security and occupational safety
    - be aware of how to make sustainable choices in laboratory work
    Prerequisites
    The Basics of Bioanalysis
    Content of the study unit
    Hematological methods to study blood cells
    Other hematological tests
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Mikaela Engvall

    Learning material

    Moore, G., Knight, G. & Blann, A. Haematology. 3rd Edition 2021.

    Lichtman MA, Shafer MS, Felgar RE, Wang N. 2016. Lichtman's Atlas of Hematology.

    Rodak, B. F, Carr, J. H. 2013 Clinical Hematology Atlas. Elsevier Sauders.

    Hoffbrand A. V., Moss P. A. H. . 2012 Essential haematology.

    Theml H., Diem H., & Haferlach T. 2004. Color Atlas of Hematology - Practical Microscopic and Clinical Diagnosis (https://www.chospab.es/biblioteca/DOCUMENTOS/Color_Atlas_of_Hematology_Practical_and_Clinical_Diagnosis_2004_Thieme.pdf)

    O'Connor, B, H. 1984. A Color Atlas and Instruction Manual of Peripheral Blood Cell Morphology. Williams & Wilkins.

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    Learning methods

    Lectures, clinical practice in class and individual tasks

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    02.09.2024 - 06.10.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 30.11.2024

    Group(s)
    • BL23F-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Small group(s)
    • Group 1 (Size: 14.
    • Group 2 (Size: 14.
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Mikaela Engvall

    Additional information

    Course requirements:

    Hematology 1

    Biomethodology 1 - Microscopy







    This course is a pre-requisite for attending practice at Clinical Hematology laboratory.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    1 sp Theory + individual task
    2 sp Workshops; microscopy of blood cells
    - Performing blood smear and microscopic examination
    - Manual cell count in blood and body fluids - leukocytes, erythrocytes, thrombocytes, reticulocytes, eosinphils
    - Flow cytometry and haematology analyser (B-PVK/-TVK)
    - The ESR

    Practice in class: pass or fail
    Practical exam
    Approved assignments

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Practical exam (microscopy) 2./3.10.2024

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn 2024
    YH Novia, Alere, Vasa

    Mandatory attendance.

    Content scheduling

    1. Major hematology parameters and basic techniques
    - Introduction; blood smear; the full blood count and reference ranges.

    Microscopic examination:
    2. Peripheral blood cells in health and disease
    - RBC morphology (normal); an introduction to disease of the RBC
    3. White blood cells in health and disease
    - Granulocytes; Monocytes; Lymphocytes; Plasma cells
    4. Case studies in hematology