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HAEM5001: Thrombosis and Haemostasis in Acute Care

Semester 2, 2024 [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 Jennifer Curnow, jennifer.curnow@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Jennifer Curnow, jennifer.curnow@sydney.edu.au
Puja Bhattacharyya, pbha4047@uni.sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
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Final Graded Exam
MCQs and SAQs - date and time of exam to be confirmed by Exams Office
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
30% Multiple weeks 4x 30 minutes each
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5

Assessment summary

  • Graded Quizzes: Marks are awarded for each of the 4 quizzes for the correct answer with no penalty for incorrect answers. 
  • 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 online, fully invigilated and conducted via Canvas, with the help of an online proctor. The exam will consist of a combination of multiple choice questions and short answer questions.

Detailed information for each assessment take can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2021 (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 sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Please note, for this unit of study (HAEM5001) the late submission penalty will be 5% of the maximum awardable mark per day (or part thereof) late for 10 calendar days only. If the assessment is submitted more than 10 calendar days late, a mark of zero and fail grade 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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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.

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Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
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Meet with an Academic Adviser

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

Attendance and class requirements

This unit of study is completely online.

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 found in the Canvas site under the relevant module and accessed through the University online Library catalogue.

An important text for this unit is:

The main texts for this unit of study are:

If the above links do not go directly to the text, both texts are available through the Library.

Additional useful resources:

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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