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HAEM5001: Thrombosis and Haemostasis in Acute Care

Semester 2, 2021 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Thrombosis and haemostasis affect all areas of clinical practice. This unit of study will familiarise students with normal and pathological haemostasis, interpretation of coagulation laboratory tests, and practical management of bleeding and clotting disorders in the perioperative and critical care setting. Case-based discussions will explore strategies for diagnosis, investigation and management in theatres, ICU and the emergency department to assist in making optimal clinical decisions.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Anaesthesia PGCW
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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Basic knowledge of haemostasis is an advantage.

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Puja Bhattacharyya, pbha4047@uni.sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Jennifer Curnow, jennifer.curnow@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Live+ supervised) Type A final exam Final Graded Exam
MCQs and SAQs
40% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Online task Graded Clinical Cases
See Canvas for details
30% Multiple weeks 3x cases
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Small test Graded Quizzes
See Canvas for details
20% Multiple weeks 4x 30 minutes each
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5
Online task Case-based Discussion
See Canvas for details
10% Week 05 Students discuss a case
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO1
Type A final exam = Type A final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Graded Quizzes: Marks are awarded for each of 4 quizzes for the correct answer with no penalty for incorrect answers. 
  • Case-based Discussion: Students will be split into small groups to address an unfolding case (similar to the Graded Clinical Cases later on). 
  • Graded Clinical Cases: There will be 3 graded clinical cases where students will be presented with an unfolding case and asked related questions. Upon submission of an answer students will be permitted to progress to the next part of the case. 
  • Final Exam: The final exam is fully invigilated and conducted via Canvas, with the help of an online proctor. The exam will consist of a combinationg of multiple choice questions and short answer questions.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Module 1: fundamentals of normal haemostasis Online class (10 hr)  
Week 02 Module 2: fundamentals of laboratory testing (basic tests) Online class (10 hr)  
Week 03 Module 2: fundamentals of laboratory testing (basic tests) Online class (10 hr)  
Week 04 Module 3: inherited bleeding disorders Online class (10 hr)  
Week 05 Module 4: acquired bleeding disorders Online class (10 hr)  
Week 06 Module 4: acquired bleeding disorders Online class (10 hr)  
Week 07 Module 5: critical bleeding and massive transfusion Online class (10 hr)  
Week 08 Module 6: disorders of thrombosis Online class (10 hr)  
Week 09 Module 6: disorders of thrombosis Online class (10 hr)  
Week 10 Module 7: management of acute VTE-DVT and PE Online class (10 hr)  
Week 11 Module 7: management of acute VTE-DVT and PE Online class (10 hr)  
Week 12 Module 8: perioperative haemostasis Online class (10 hr)  
Week 13 Module 9: haemostasis and thrombosis in obstetric patients Online class (10 hr)  

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library.

  • Consultative Hemostasis and Thrombosis (4 Ed) Kitchens, Konkle and Kessler

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Appraise the normal haemostatic system, including laboratory testing of the coagulation system
  • LO2. Develop a management approach to a patient with an inherited bleeding disorder, including peri-operative management
  • LO3. Formulate a plan for patients presenting with an acquired bleeding disorder, including their peri-operative management
  • LO4. Diagnose a critical bleed and develop a management plan, including when and how to use blood products, considering potential risks and benefits of these products
  • LO5. Identify risk factors for venous thrombo-embolism (VTE)
  • LO6. Diagnose, manage, and prevent VTE
  • LO7. Demonstrate proficiency in peri-operative management of anticoagulation, and the use of neuraxial anaesthesia in the presence of anticoagulants
  • LO8. Discuss the unique challenges in pregnancy, related to haemostasis and thrombosis.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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