Haematology 1 unit (CXA631)

Launceston

Introduction

In Haematology 1, you will study blood cells, the blood-forming organs, and some blood diseases, including their aetiology, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. In the first half of the unit, you will study normal haemopoiesis, routine haematological screening procedures, recognition of cells of the peripheral blood and recognition of normal and abnormal features in peripheral blood smears. In the second half of the unit, you will study normal haemostasis, the causes and classification of bleeding disorders, anticoagulant therapy, thrombotic disorders and the laboratory investigation of haemostasis. An integrated series of weekly online learning, tutorials and practicals present theoretical concepts and ‘real world’ application, with an emphasis on the development of laboratory skills and problem solving through haematological case studies. The knowledge and skills learned in this unit can be transferred to other foundational clinical units and is consolidated and further extended in CXA632, Haematology 2.

Summary

Unit name	Haematology 1
Unit code	CXA631
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Ms Jane Pittaway
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Communicate, demonstrate and apply practical methodology and theoretical knowledge, about the structure and physiology of haematological cells and their function in health and disease.
• Communicate, demonstrate and apply practical methodology and theoretical knowledge about the haemostatic system and its function to health and disease.
• Critically analyse and interpret laboratory data and clinical information to diagnose haematological disorders.
• Apply haematological determinants to diagnose haematological disorders through the correlation of laboratory data with clinical presentation and provide a theoretical basis to justify further laboratory testing.
• Communicate using discipline specific terminology related to haematology.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
019909	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Mylo (4hrs x Weekly); Practical (3hrs x Weekly); Tutorial A (2hrs x Weekly); Tutorial B (2hrs x 3 times)
Assessment	Critical Analysis of Laboratory Data (10%)|Weekly MCQs (10%)|Mid Semester Laboratory Test (20%)|Practical Exam (30%)|Theory Exam (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

The following text are the required readings for Haematology 1 and Haematology 2: 1.    McKenzie, Landis-Piwowar K, SB & Williams JL, Clinical Laboratory Hematology, 4th edn, Pearson, 2020        o    This text is only available to students as an eBook and can be purchased from Pearson. The link to the Pearson website is here.        o    Hard copies of previous versions are available in the library. 2.    Rodak BF & Carr JH, Clinical Hematology Atlas, eBook, Elsevier, Health Science Division, 2022        o    This text can be purchased from Booktopia. The link to the Booktopia website is here.

Recommended

1.    Bain, B, Bates, I, & Laffan, M, 2017, Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology, 11th edn, Elsevier         o    Earlier editions also available  2.    Hoffbrand, AV, Moss, PAH, Pettit, JE, 2011, Essential Haematology, 6th edn, Wiley-Blackwell, Malden, Massachusetts         o    Electronic & hard-copy resource available for 3-day loan  3.    Keohane, E. Smith, L & Walenga, J 2016, Rodak’s Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, 5th edn, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, Missouri         o    Earlier editions available as Rodak, B. Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications 4.    Rozenberg, G, 2011, Microscopic Haematology: a practical guide for the laboratory, 3rd edn, Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, Chatswood, NSW,         o    Electronic & hard-copy resource available for 3-day loan

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