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    Overview

    Builds on the basic knowledge acquired in year three. In addition to in-depth study of the cellular components of blood, the haemostatic mechanisms and their associated disease processes, an understanding of genetically determined blood disorders will be acquired.

    MELS 406 is a practical laboratory placement, building on the knowledge gained from MELS 302 and providing basic training for employment in a diagnostic haematology laboratory. Areas covered include techniques in cell counting and morphology/microsocopy, monitoring and assessment of haemostasis and anticoagulation, and the detection of abnormal haemoglobins. Basic laboratory techniques and the theoretical considerations of more specialist work are also included.

    About this paper

    Paper title Haematology
    Subject Medical Laboratory Science
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
    Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,521.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    MELX 406
    Limited to
    BMLSc
    Eligibility

    Available to students who have passed all second- and third-year Medical Laboratory Science papers.

    Contact

    admin.mlsc@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Paper Convenor: Richard Parker
    Supervisor: Clinical diagnostic laboratory staff

    Teaching Arrangements

    This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.

    This paper is a 15-week, distance-taught placement working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory within New Zealand.

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes
    Students who successfully complete the paper will gain competency in the technical principles, operation and maintenance of instrumentation, identification of sources of error, and the understanding and interpretation of patient results.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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