Module Details

Module Code: BIOL8015
Title: Anaemia and Immunohaematology
Long Title: Anaemia and Immunohaematology
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will focus on the different types of anaemia and their diagnosis. The processing and testing of blood to ensure safe transfusion will also be studied.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Classify and identify the causes of anaemia using best practice guidelines.
LO2 Analyse haematological case studies and microscopically identify normal and abnormal red cell morphology.
LO3 Discuss the selection criteria, component preparation and testing of donor blood and identify transfusion hazards and complications.
LO4 Perform appropriate blood group serology tests applied in different clinical settings including pretransfusion and antenatal testing.
LO5 Recognise, manage, and contain the different hazards encountered in clinical laboratories and apply the appropriate Health & Safety procedures.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Megaloblastic Anaemias and Other Macrocytic Anaemias
Megaloblastic Anaemia, clinical features, diagnosis and management of Megaloblastic Anaemia. Other macrocytic anaemias.
Disorders of Iron Metabolism
Nutritional and metabolic aspects of iron. Iron deficiency, anaemia of the chronic disorders, sideroblastic anaemia, iron overload. Clinical features, laboratory investigation diagnosis and management of the iron disorders.
Haemolytic Anaemias
Normal red cell destruction, intravascular and extravascular haemolysis. Hereditary haemolytic anaemias, acquired haemolytic anaemias. Clinical features, laboratory investigation diagnosis and management.
Genetic Disorders of Haemoglobin
Thallasaemias and Sickle Cell Disorders; genetics, classification, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis and management.
Laboratory Techniques and Technologies in Blood Group Serology Testing
Blood group serology pre-transfusion and compatibility testing and antenatal testing.
Blood Group Anomalies
Blood group anomalies associated the ABO, Rh and Kell systems.
Transfusion Service Centers and Blood Banking
Blood donor selection, blood component preparation, blood donor testing, pathogen reduction techniques.
Hazards and Complications of Blood Transfusion
Haemolytic transfusion reactions, transfusion related acute lung injury, transfusion associated circulatory overload, transfusion transmitted infections, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, non haemolytic febrile reactions, variant CJD.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Special Regulation
Students are required to achieve a mark of 40% or greater in the Practical/Skills Evaluation component. Achieving a mark of less than 40 % in this component will require reattendance.

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Haematology MCQ reviewing lecture notes on anaemia
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Laboratory reports every second week (15%) and haematology and transfusion science practical examination week 13 (20%)
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Haematology and transfusion science lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Haematology and transfusion science practicals and case studies Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review and consolidate lecture material through self-directed learning. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • A.Victor Hoffbrand, Paul A. H. Moss. (2015), Hoffbrand's Essential Haematology, 7th. Wiley Blackwell, p.384, [ISBN: 9781118408674].
  • Neil Avent. (2017), Transfusion and Transpantation Science, 2nd. Oxford, [ISBN: 9780198735731].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Barbara J. Bain, Imelda Bates. Michael A. Laffan, S. Mitchell Lewis. (2016), Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology, 12th. Elseiver, p.600, [ISBN: 9780702069307].
  • Andrew Blann, Gavin Knight, Gary Moore. (2016), Haematology, 2nd. Oxford, [ISBN: 9780199668861].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 5 Mandatory