Assignment brief – QCF BTEC
Assignment front sheet
Qualification Unit number and title
QCF Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in
Applied Science and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Unit 21 Biomedical Science Techniques
Applied Science
Learner name Assessor name
Nergiz Canitez K Omari
Date issued Hand in deadline Submitted on
30/11/18 18/01/19 17/01/2019
Assignment title Haematology, Histopathology & Clinical Biochemistry
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.
Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the Task no. Evidence
reference learner is able to:
Describe some of the abnormalities that diagnostic
P4
techniques used in blood analysis can identify 1 X
Explain the clinical uses of different blood products used in
M3
transfusions 2 X
Discuss the effectiveness of screening blood products for
D3
one transmissible disease 3 X
Outline how cell pathology is used to identify underlying
P5
diseases 4 X
Describe, giving examples, what test results could show
M4
about malfunctions of the body systems 5 X
Explain how a staining procedure (H&E) is performed on
D4
several identical tissues, drawing what can be seen 6 X
Identify how the chemical make – up of the body can be
P6
measured using biochemical tests 7 X
Describe, giving examples, what test results could show
M5
about malfunctions of the body systems 8 X
1 | Page
, Explain, using examples, how a knowledge of cell pathology
D5 and biochemistry can help in following the course of a
disease 9
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources
used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner signature: Date: 17/01/2019
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, Assignment brief
QCF Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National
Qualification
Diploma in Applied Science and Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Applied Science
Unit number and title Unit 21 Biomedical Science Techniques
Assessor name K Omari
Date issued 30/11/18
Hand in deadline 18/01/19
Assignment title
Purpose of this assignment
As a trainee medical laboratory scientist you are required to research on diagnostic techniques involving
blood analysis and how they are used in identifying and following disease. Such information for junior
medical staff can also be used as career guidance.
Scenario
Biomedical Science is one of the fastest growing areas of scientific research, reinforced by the
discoveries of gene mapping. It tries to understand how the body works and especially how to solve
problems of disease and abnormality. Important areas of clinical work and therapy are haematology,
cell pathology and clinical biochemistry. As a biomedical scientist working in hospital or pharmaceutical
environment you will be routinely working in such areas.
In this assignment you will review topics of clinical and medical importance to improve your
understanding of haematology and transfusion science.
Task 1
There are many diagnostic techniques used in blood analysis. Describe at least 2 of these techniques
and in each case explain briefly how the technique is used to identify a specific abnormality.
In your description you must use at least some of the following techniques : Blood smears; red blood cell
count; analysis for iron deficiency; coagulation; platelet counts; tests for abnormal haemoglobin; blood
volumes.
This provides evidence for P4
Task 2
Explain the role of blood products administered by transfusion, in the treatment of disease. You must
explain the treatment of at least 3 of the following diseases:
Haemophilia; anaemia; haemolytic disease of new – born infants; myasthenia gravis; neuromuscular
disease.
This provides evidence for M3
Task 3
(a) By considering the safety of the products used in blood transfusion, discuss in general terms the
screening procedures used.
(b) Evaluate the effectiveness of the screening process in relation to one transmissible disease.
Choose a disease from one of the following :
Hepatitis; malaria; human parvovirus (B19), cytomegalovirus (CMV), chagas diseases.
This provides evidence for D3
Task 4
(a) Explain what cell pathology is.
(b) Describe with at least 3 examples, the use of cell pathology as a diagnostic tool. Use examples
from the following diagnostic tests:
Cell injury; cell ageing; cancer cells in sputum; urine; lesions; fluids in chest and abdomen;
allergic drug reactions.
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Assignment front sheet
Qualification Unit number and title
QCF Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in
Applied Science and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Unit 21 Biomedical Science Techniques
Applied Science
Learner name Assessor name
Nergiz Canitez K Omari
Date issued Hand in deadline Submitted on
30/11/18 18/01/19 17/01/2019
Assignment title Haematology, Histopathology & Clinical Biochemistry
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.
Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the Task no. Evidence
reference learner is able to:
Describe some of the abnormalities that diagnostic
P4
techniques used in blood analysis can identify 1 X
Explain the clinical uses of different blood products used in
M3
transfusions 2 X
Discuss the effectiveness of screening blood products for
D3
one transmissible disease 3 X
Outline how cell pathology is used to identify underlying
P5
diseases 4 X
Describe, giving examples, what test results could show
M4
about malfunctions of the body systems 5 X
Explain how a staining procedure (H&E) is performed on
D4
several identical tissues, drawing what can be seen 6 X
Identify how the chemical make – up of the body can be
P6
measured using biochemical tests 7 X
Describe, giving examples, what test results could show
M5
about malfunctions of the body systems 8 X
1 | Page
, Explain, using examples, how a knowledge of cell pathology
D5 and biochemistry can help in following the course of a
disease 9
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources
used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner signature: Date: 17/01/2019
2 | Page
, Assignment brief
QCF Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National
Qualification
Diploma in Applied Science and Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Applied Science
Unit number and title Unit 21 Biomedical Science Techniques
Assessor name K Omari
Date issued 30/11/18
Hand in deadline 18/01/19
Assignment title
Purpose of this assignment
As a trainee medical laboratory scientist you are required to research on diagnostic techniques involving
blood analysis and how they are used in identifying and following disease. Such information for junior
medical staff can also be used as career guidance.
Scenario
Biomedical Science is one of the fastest growing areas of scientific research, reinforced by the
discoveries of gene mapping. It tries to understand how the body works and especially how to solve
problems of disease and abnormality. Important areas of clinical work and therapy are haematology,
cell pathology and clinical biochemistry. As a biomedical scientist working in hospital or pharmaceutical
environment you will be routinely working in such areas.
In this assignment you will review topics of clinical and medical importance to improve your
understanding of haematology and transfusion science.
Task 1
There are many diagnostic techniques used in blood analysis. Describe at least 2 of these techniques
and in each case explain briefly how the technique is used to identify a specific abnormality.
In your description you must use at least some of the following techniques : Blood smears; red blood cell
count; analysis for iron deficiency; coagulation; platelet counts; tests for abnormal haemoglobin; blood
volumes.
This provides evidence for P4
Task 2
Explain the role of blood products administered by transfusion, in the treatment of disease. You must
explain the treatment of at least 3 of the following diseases:
Haemophilia; anaemia; haemolytic disease of new – born infants; myasthenia gravis; neuromuscular
disease.
This provides evidence for M3
Task 3
(a) By considering the safety of the products used in blood transfusion, discuss in general terms the
screening procedures used.
(b) Evaluate the effectiveness of the screening process in relation to one transmissible disease.
Choose a disease from one of the following :
Hepatitis; malaria; human parvovirus (B19), cytomegalovirus (CMV), chagas diseases.
This provides evidence for D3
Task 4
(a) Explain what cell pathology is.
(b) Describe with at least 3 examples, the use of cell pathology as a diagnostic tool. Use examples
from the following diagnostic tests:
Cell injury; cell ageing; cancer cells in sputum; urine; lesions; fluids in chest and abdomen;
allergic drug reactions.
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