Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Laboratory Diagnosis
Course Code
RHE_044
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Lejniece
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Hematologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Sandra Lejniece
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in laboratory diagnosis in accordance with the requirements of the haematology specialty regulation in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the haematology specialty.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, the medical resident: • Will know the principles of modern medical laboratory organisation; • Will know the principles of clinical blood tests; • Will know the principles of clinical chemistry laboratory tests; • Will know the principles of performing coagulation tests.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study course, the medical resident: • Will be able to evaluate the informative value of laboratory diagnostic tests; • Will be able to differentiate the composition of peripheral blood cells, count the leukocyte formula; • Will be able to determine the morphological changes of blood cells; • Will be able to evaluate clinical chemistry testing indicators; • Will be able to evaluate a thromboelastogram; • Will be able to evaluate the indicators of the blood coagulation system.
Competences
1.To participate in the daily work of the laboratory; To get acquainted with the operating principles of laboratory equipment; To evaluate leukocyte formulas of peripheral blood tests under a microscope; To evaluate the results of blood coagulation tests; To evaluate thromboelastography results; Will participate in internal and external control activities of laboratory testing.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To participate in the daily work of the laboratory;
To get acquainted with the operating principles of laboratory equipment;
To evaluate leukocyte formulas of at least 20 peripheral blood tests under a microscope;
To evaluate the results of blood coagulation tests of at least 20 patients;
To evaluate at least 15 thromboelastography results;
Will participate in internal and external control activities of laboratory testing.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Mandatory attendance of seminars (100%) and performance of practical work (100%) in each study course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Performing blood tests. The principle of operation of haematological analysers. Morphological diagnosis of blood cells.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Laboratory diagnosis of the blood coagulation system. Indicators, interpretation thereof.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Determination of indicators of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry and immunology. Stability of samples. Influencing factors.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Desai P. S. Clinician's Guide to Laboratory Medicine: Pocket. 4th edition. Md2b, 2020.
2.
Porter S. R. The Merck Manual. 20th edition. Merck, 2018.
3.
Mark V., Cantor T., Mesko D., Pullmann R., Nosalova G. Differential diagnosis of laboratory medicine. A quick reference for physicians. Springer, December 10, 2002.
4.
McPherson R. A., Pincus M. R. Henry`s Clinical diagnosis and management by laboratory methods. 23th edition. Elsevier, 2016. (McPherson R.A., Pincus M.R. Henry`s Clinical diagnosis and management by laboratory methods. 24th edition. Elsevier, June 18, 2021).
5.
Луговская C. A., Почтарь M. E. Гематологический атлас. Москва, Триада, 2011.
6.
Laposata M. Laposata's Laboratory Medicine Diagnosis of Disease in Clinical Laboratory. 3rd edition. McGraw-Hill Education, Lange, 2018.
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Pagana T. J. MD, Pagana K. D, PhD. Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests. 6th edition. Elsevier, 2017.