Covers blood banking, immunohematology principles, and safe transfusion practices for laboratory technicians.
Course overview
This course provides a comprehensive study of blood banking, immunohematology, and safe transfusion practices. You will learn the science behind blood typing, the identification of unexpected antibodies, and the critical steps required to ensure compatibility before a transfusion. The curriculum emphasizes laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and the proper handling of blood products.
Through a mix of lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions, you will practice techniques used in modern blood banks. You will also study the management of transfusion reactions and the documentation required for quality assurance in a diagnostic laboratory setting.
Who takes this course
This course is an elective within the Medical Laboratory Technology program. It is designed for students who have completed foundational immunohematology and laboratory medicine courses.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify antigens and antibodies involved in common blood group systems.
- Perform cross-matching and antibody identification procedures in the laboratory.
- Apply safety protocols for handling blood products and biological specimens.
- Troubleshoot incompatible cross-matches and explain the clinical significance.
- Document transfusion reactions and adverse events according to regulatory standards.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Laboratory practical exams | 40 |
| Midterm examination | 20 |
| Final examination | 25 |
| Case study reports | 15 |