UNIVERSITY OF KENT – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
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The title of the module
Introduction to Laboratory Medicine B
The Department which will be responsible for management of the module
Biosciences
The Start Date of the Module
January 2007
The number of students expected to take the module
60
Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other
relevant Departments and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
Introduction to Laboratory Medicine (BI515) will be withdrawn as a compulsory single module and replaced by
Introduction to Laboratory Medicine A and Introduction to Laboratory Medicine B both single modules and
compulsory for the Accredited Biomedical Science programme
The level of the module (eg Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M])
I
The number of credits which the module represents
15
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Spring
Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
BI308 Skills for Bioscientists – prerequisite
BI512 Skills for Biomedical Scientists, BI5aa Introduction to Laboratory Medicine A – co-requisite
The programmes of study to which the module contributes
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science with a Sandwich Year
The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme
learning outcomes - the programme learning outcomes for the Biomedical Science programme are given and
the corresponding outcomes for the Biomedical Science with a Sandwich Year programme given in parentheses
1. An understanding of the working practices in the United Kingdom National Health Service -Programme
Outcomes 24,25, (25,26,)
2. An understanding of the general techniques used in Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology and Blood
Transfusion - Programme Outcomes 9,11,13,14,30 (11,13,14,31)
3. An appreciation of the possible future careers in the United Kingdom National Health Service 31 (32)
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The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning
outcomes
1. To find information on future careers in the Health Service - Programme Outcome 31 (32)
2. To function effectively at an intermediate level in a national Health Service Laboratory - Programme
outcomes 38,39 (39,40)
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A synopsis of the curriculum
This module will introduce the student to two of the four main branches of laboratory medicine, Clinical Biochemistry and
Haematology and Blood Transfusion, and begin to develop the skills students will require to work effectively and safely
within a clinical setting. Exposure to professional biomedical scientists working within the different disciplines and to the
unique NHS environment will also support students in making career choices in the future.
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Clinical Biochemistry
Overview of Clinical Biochemistry, Using the Laboratory, Techniques – Instrumentation and Automation, Clinical
Applications, Antigen-Antibody Reactions, Separation techniques. This part of the module draws on the practical skills
undertaken in the BI512 Skills for Bioscientists module and includes a site visit where the application of these
techniques in a modern Clinical Biochemistry laboratory will be demonstrated (4 hours).
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Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Red cell production, structure and function ,White cells, structure and function ,Haematological disorders, Blood
coagulation: can it affect history ,Introduction to blood transfusion ,Basic principles of blood transfusion, Clinical
transfusion practice, Complications and alternatives to transfusion
UNIVERSITY OF KENT – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
This part of the module includes a visit to the local haematology/coagulation and blood transfusion departments where
the practical aspects of handling blood and undertaking routine analyses in a clinical environment will be demonstrated
(4 hours).
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Indicative Reading List
Core Texts
Gaw, A., Cowan, R.A et al (2001) Clinical Biochemistry, Second Edition, Churchill Livingstone, London
Hoffbrand, A.V., Pettit, J.E. and Moss, P.A.H. (2002) Essential Haematology, Fourth Edition, Oxford, Blackwell
Science.
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Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study
hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning
outcomes
The module will be taught by a combination of lectures and visits to NHS laboratories. The subject specific
knowledge will be delivered in the lectures and the practical application of this knowledge and the use of current
techniques will be demonstrated in the NHS laboratory visits.
Contact Hours
Lectures
Clinical Biochemistry
8 hours
Haematology and Blood Transfusion
8 hours
Hospital Visits
Clinical Biochemistry
4 hours
Haematology and Blood Transfusion
4 hours
Case study workshops
Timed Assessment
4 hours
2 hours
Total Contact Hours
Self Study
30 hours
120 hours ( recommended reading 40 hours, preparation
for test 20 hours, preparation for case study 20 hours,
preparation for examinations 40 hours)
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Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes
Coursework 40%
Timed assessment (20%) (subject specific outcome 1,2,3 generic outcome 1,2)
Case study (20%) (subject specific outcomes1,2 generic outcome 2)
Examination 60%
(subject specific outcomes 1 and 2)
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Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
None as this is a revision of an existing module
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A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and
teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to students
with disabilities
This is confirmed
Statement by the Director of Learning and Teaching: "I confirm I have been consulted on the above module
proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required content of module proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching
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Statement by the Head of Department: "I confirm that the Department has approved the introduction of the module
and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Head of Department
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UNIVERSITY OF KENT – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Revised August 2002; Revision 2 in 2003.