HEMATOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TLP213	HEMATOLOGY	3	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ARZU ÖZGEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ARZU ÖZGEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to make students acquire knowledge and skills about haematological analysis.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers preanalytical, analytical, post analytical processes in the hematology laboratory.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define main concepts of haematology.
Discuss the operation, analytical processes and safety principles of the hematology laboratory.
Explain the structure of blood and the properties of blood cells.
Classify blood count methods.
Explain structure of hemoglobin and hemoglobin determination methods.
Define how to perform hematological analysis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Hematology	Lecture, question and answer, video
2	Literature review, homework	Blood Composition and Functions	Lecture, question and answer, video
3	Literature review, homework	Hematopoesis	Lecture, question and answer, video
4	Literature review, homework	Erythrocytes and Diseases I	Lecture, question and answer, video
5	Literature review, homework	Erythrocytes and Diseases II	Lecture, question and answer, video
6	Literature review, homework	Leukocytes and Diseases	Lecture, question and answer, video
7	Literature review, homework	Platelets, Platelet Diseases, Coagulation system and its disorders	Lecture, question and answer, video
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, homework	Myeloproliferative disease	Lecture, question and answer, video
10	Literature review, homework	Multiple myeloma	Lecture, question and answer, video
11	Literature review, homework	Lymphoma	Lecture, question and answer, video
12	Literature review, homework	Blood Groups and Determination	Lecture, question and answer, video
13	Literature review, homework	Blood Banking, Blood Transfusion, Collection and Storage of Blood Products	Lecture, question and answer, video
14	Literature review, homework	Hematological Tests, Peripheral Smear of Blood Cells	Lecture, question and answer, video
15	Literature review, homework	Bone Marrow Aspiration and Bone Marrow Transplantation	Lecture, question and answer, video
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tanyer, G. (1985). Hematoloji ve Lobaratuvar Ders Kitabı. Ayyıldız AŞ Ankara, 109-148.
Ar, M. C. (2008). Hematoloji ders kitabı. Akut Lösemiler. İstanbul: İÜ Basım ve Yayınevi Müdürlüğü, 119-138.
Clinical Laboratory Hematology (3rd Edition) (Pearson Clinical Laboratory Science Series) McKenzie Ph.D. CLS (NCA), Shirlyn B.;Williams, Lynne, 2009.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, is based on theoretical knowledge.						5
2	Required for applications related to the field of methods, techniques and technologies by identifying the services to use effectively.						5
3	Gains information about courses outside the field.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can choose modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for applications related to the field.						5
2	May have knowledge and skills regarding the acquisition and preservation of diagnostic data related to the field.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to be able to select and use effectively.					4
2	Can use modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for applications related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can do individual work in her/his field.						5
2	Can produce solutions when faced with unforeseen situations in applications related to her/his field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Colleagues, physicians and patients communicate effectively with the ethical framework.						5
2	Examines on-site processes related to its field in public and private sector organizations.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking material from the patient for testing, storage and transfer shows sufficient skills.						5
2	Uses materials in the medical laboratory in accordance with their techniques.						5
3	Maintains equipment in the medical laboratory in accordance with its techniques.						5
4	Gains the ability to use computers at the basic level required by the field.				3
5	Have knowledge of labor law and occupational safety, environmental protection and quality awareness.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	4	8	32
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	2	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	2	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	98