Introduction to Hematology (Archived)
Activity
Large Group Session
Large Group Session
Be able to recognize the key components of blood. Be able to develop a framework for evaluating hematologic problems.
Curriculum Block
Hematology / Medical Foundation 1 / Part 1 / Week 1
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Objectives
Activity Objectives
- By the end of this session, students should be able to recognize the key components of blood.
- By the end of this session students should be able to develop a framework for evaluating hematologic problems.
General Objectives
- Describe the factors that control under and over production of red blood cells.
- Develop a conceptual approach to diagnosis of anemia and polycythemia.
- Describe the genetics and molecular structure of hemoglobin, its synthesis and how qualitative and quantitative abnormalities cause disease.
- Describe the importance of the red blood cell membrane.
- Describe the differentiation and development of white blood cells.
- Describe the classification of the types of white blood cells.
- Describe the roles of neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes.
Tags
Archived
Archived
Basic Sciences
Physiology
Curriculum Block
Hematology
Medical Foundation 1
Part 1
Week 1
Curriculum Week
Part 1
Week 10
Discipline
Hematology
MCC Presentations
Anemia
Bleeding, Bruising
Prevention of Venous Thrombosis
White Blood Cells, Abnormalities of
McMaster Program Competencies
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
MeSH
Blood Cell Count [G04.170.107]
Blood Coagulation [G09.188.124.560.150]
Blood Platelets [A11.118.188]
Erythrocytes [A11.118.290]
Hematopoiesis [G09.188.124.544]
Hemostasis [G09.188.124.560]
Leukocytes [A11.118.637]
Thrombosis [C14.907.355.830]
