Curricular Unit:			Code:
Hematology			843HEMA
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
2	Master	Pharmaceutical Sciences	4 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Spring Semester		Portuguese/English	52
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
The theoretical program aims to give students a theoretical training in hematopoiesis and pathophysiology of different blood cells, as well as theoretical training in the evaluation of hematologic patient and approach of different diagnostic methods, seeking to emphasize the techniques used routinely in Hematology laboratory. The practical and laboratory program in close collaboration with the theoretical program aims to prepare students for understanding and execution of a hematological laboratory study and interpretation.
Syllabus:
Composition of plasma and formed elements of blood, morphology and pathophysiology;Collection techniques and anticoagulants. Blood smears, staining and counting techniques. Morphology and normal function of all blood cells and the changes that give rise to disease: Anemia: physiological adaptation mechanisms, clinical and laboratory approach. Morphological classification of red blood cells and pathophysiology. Anemias: Ferropenic, Sideroblastic, Megaloblastic and Anemias of Chronic Diseases; Laboratory alterations and basic treatment; Hemoglobinopathies, Automation in hematology and flow cytometry: Study of all populations of Whites and their benign alterations; Study of platelets and basic mechanism of hemostasis and coagulation; Application to the follow-up of anticoagulant therapy.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The student should understand the importance and purpose of resorting to clinical hematology in the context of clinical analysis. It is also intended that students acquire competence to the laboratory performance of the main analytical techniques in this area. Through theoretical and practical classes with specialists in these areas, students will have the appropriate training to enable them to achieve these goals.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
1. Theoretical Lectures 1.1. Description: Lectures on various topics included in the program of this course 1.2. Purpose: To acquire knowledge for the correct practical implementation of laboratory techniques and their interpretation 2. Classes Laboratory Practice 2.1. Description: 9 laboratory work 2.2. Objective: laboratory Execution of several works in the field of clinical hematology in order to acquire practical skills in this area The system of continuous assessment will consist of: 50% of the final grade given by theoretical evaluation: this evaluation will be based on the score obtained in the 2 tests (written evaluation 40% + 40%) and attendance and participation in lectures (continuous assessment 20%); 50% of the final score for practice reviewed middle of the iime-sheets (60%) + evaluation test (40%)
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The presentation and discussion of relevant theoretical concepts in the classroom and orientation of the self-study of students by the recommended bibliography consultation will allow the student to solve problems in different contexts, recognizing the importance of hematology in the context of medical tests. Through laboratory classes students can put into practice the knowledge acquired in lectures.
Reading:
1. Hoffbrand, A.V., Essential Haematology, Wiley Blackwell, 6ª edição 2. Dacie and Lewis, Pactical Haematology, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 11ª edição 3. Barbara Bain, Guia Prático das Células Sanguíneas, Artmed, 4ª edição 4. Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods, 5. J. B. Henry, W.B. Saunders Company, McPherson Pincus, 22ª edição