1. Discuss and critically evaluate a range of clinical and laboratory investigations and
analyse the integrated application of these investigations in relevant areas of clinical
practice.
Learning
Analysis

2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of underlying anatomical, physiological,
homeostatic or genetic function and dysfunction and relate these to disease
manifestation, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment as applicable to relevant
areas of clinical practice.
Knowledge and understanding

3. Communicate clearly the role of laboratory medicine and healthcare science in the
elucidation or explanation of a range of clinical scenarios to an audience of peers in
the form of a report or structured case review.
Communication

Within this module you will build upon the physiology, pathophysiology and analytical / clinical science knowledge gained from earlier modules and apply this in a clinical context by the thorough assessment, analysis and evaluation of patients’ investigations and clinical histories.

You will develop a detailed understanding of the evaluation of laboratory tests (for example sensitivities, specificities, cross reactivity and positive / negative predictive values), the role of reference ranges and the changes seen in altered physiological states, and the integrated approach to test selection, interpretation and clinical decision making. The role of novel, experimental or emerging diagnostic investigation will be discussed together with the process of developing these tests to market.

Using this knowledge you will then review a number of clinical cases within the clinical setting and evaluate the tests selected, results obtained, and clinical history to produce an evaluative and authoritative case review.

Assessment for this module will consist of a written case report to include a detailed review of four unrelated clinical cases. (100%), 3000 words, assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.

Formative feedback and discussion will be provided throughout the module using the VLE discussion boards together with regular feedback from workplace clinical practice educators.

Formative feedback on the draft summative case report will be available.

This module will delivered within the clinical placement setting and will be a blend of on-line resources, activities and interactions running alongside structured supervision clinical practice educators.

On-line resources will include webcasts, resources and sample case studies supported by a discussion board and on-line tutorials.

The module is delivered as a blend of DL and face-to-face.

Face to face contact (8 hours) will allow you to consolidate the material covered and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the material covered.

Independent and Distance Learning Study Hours

6 hours – reading PowerPoint presentations
10 hours – on-line tutor led activity
66 hours - literature search, reading and evaluation of clinical information
22 hours – discussion with clinical colleagues to identify appropriate case studies
38 hours - assessment preparation

Dependent upon the specialist pathway undertaken the following tests are referred to:

Ahmed N., Glencross H., & Wang Q. (2016) Biomedical Science Practice Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK

Orchard G., & Nation B. (2014) Cell Structure and Function Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK

Ahmed N (2016) Clinical Biochemistry Oxford University Press, Oxford, Uk

Hall A., Scott C., & Buckland M., (2016) Clinical Immunology Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK

Shambayati B (2011) Cytopathology Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK

Moor G., Knight G., & Blann A (2016) Haematology Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK

Orchard G., & Nation B (2011) Histopathology Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK

Ford M (2014) Medical Microbiology Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK

Knight R (2012) Transfusion and Transplantation Science Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK

You will need full internet access and appropriate computing hardware and software to study this module.