Transfusion Medicine Refresher Course
Transfusion Medicine Refresher Course (4336-10)
Build upon your initial education in immunohematology and to explore the concepts of immunology, serology and hematology which relate to transfusion practice. You will use a self-directed learning approach, which is the natural learning process for adults, as you achieve the clear objectives set down in this course and make use of the many assembled resources to support your studies.
Version Date: August 2010
| Code |
4336-10 |
| Niveau |
Fondamental |
Prix membres
$385
Prix non-membres
$578
Renseignements additionnels
PEP hours: 30
CPS/ART credits: 0
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe a self-directed learning project, thereby relating to other independent learning situations
- Define transfusion medicine
- Define primary and secondary immunization
- Differentiate between humoral and cellular immunity
- Recognize functions of T cells and B cells
- Use terminology relating to immunoglobulin structure and function
- Employ basic factual information about the immune system
- Explain environmental conditions necessary for a successful antigen-antibody reaction in anti-human globulin testing
- Apply the principles of anti-human globulin testing to antibody detection problems
- Differentiate between methods of antibody detection
- Apply basic genetic principles to the ABO system
- Interpret normal and abnormal ABO and Rh testing results
- Compare blood group system characteristics for systems Rh, Lewis, Kidd, Kell, I, Lutheran, MNSs, P, Duffy
- Explain commonly required antibody investigation techniques
- Identify critical steps in investigation of a suspected haemolytic transfusion reaction
- Explain adverse effects of transfusion
- List transmissible disease testing requirements for blood donations
- Identify the types of laboratory errors used in a standardized error reporting system
- Identify aspects of transfusion medicine as it relates to hemolytic disease of the newborn
- Describe investigation techniques for autoimmune hemolytic anemia
- Describe mechanisms of drug-induced hemolytic anemia
- Identify criteria for selection of suitable blood donors
- List and explain the characteristics of blood components and blood products available from the blood supplier
- Indicate the storage requirements and expiry dates for red blood cells, platelets and plasma components
Instructor: Kate Gagliardi, ART
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, 5th edition. Denise Harmening. Textbooks can be purchased through the CSMLS bookstore at
www.lb.ca/csmls Equipment: Computer with Internet is required
Start Date: March 1 and October 1
Completion: 16 weeks
Version Date: August 2010