Course description

Clinical hematology is the branch of medical science that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of blood disorders and diseases. It involves analyzing blood cells, hemoglobin levels, clotting mechanisms, and bone marrow function to detect conditions like anemia, leukemia, clotting disorders, and infections. This field plays a crucial role in disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and overall patient care.

What will i learn?

  • Differentiate various hematological procedures and the use of basic equipment essential to working in a Hematology Laboratory.
  • Discuss differences between Quality control, Quality Assurance, and Continuing Quality Improvement principles as used in the Hematology Laboratory.
  • Categorize various hematology analyses , operational principles of various hematology instruments, and troubleshooting of various instruments.
  • Explain the principles and theories utilized in a variety of problem-solving situations.
  • Define testing suitability standards for Hematology specimens.
  • To be able to carry out blood sampling & Evaluate specimen acceptability.

Text books & references

Vinay Aurora

Free

Modules

3

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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