10513109Blood Bank
Course Information
Description
Focuses on blood banking concepts and procedrues including blood typing , compatability testing, work ups for adverse reaction to transfusions, disease states and donor activities.
Total Credits
4

Course Competencies
  1. Integrate principles of genetics and immunology to blood bank
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    assessment includes a definition of the genetics problem
    assessment includes an analysis of the problem from the information provided related to parents and or children
    assessment includes a description or a diagram of viable solutions
    assessment includes a definition of the problem related to immunology principles
    assessment includes an analysis of the problem using immunology principles
    assessment includes a description of viable solutions
    assessment identifies the solution most likely to solve the problem
    assessment includes an explanation of why the solution is the best
    classification list is correctly sorted into the categories such as types of antibodies (class, clinical significance) and antigens (carbohydrates, proteins, soluble substances etc.)

  2. Interpret ABO test results including discrepancies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Laboratory Practical Assessment
    Criteria
    you label tubes by appropriate means to distinguish between ABO cells and serum testing
    you demonstrate proper technique for ABO testing
    lab report includes the ABO test results
    you interpret both cells and serum testing for the ABO group accurately from your test results
    you distinguish between various types of ABO discrepancies and identify methods of resolving the discrepancies
    lab report is neatly handwritten in ink; corrections are properly documented

  3. Interpret Rh test results including discrepancies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Laboratory Practical Assessment
    Criteria
    you demonstrate proper technique for Rh testing including weak D
    lab report includes the Rh test results
    you interpret cell testing for the Rh group accurately from your test results
    you distinguish between various types of Rh false positives and negatives and identify methods of resolving the discrepancies.
    you select appropriate patient types that require weak D testing
    you select appropriate positive and negative controls when performing Rh phenotyping
    you select the most likely Rh genotype from Rh phenotyping results
    lab report includes a description of the conclusions you drew and why when performing Rh testing
    lab report is neatly handwritten in ink; corrections are properly documented
    lab report uses appropriate Blood Banking vocabulary and symbols

  4. Interpret direct antiglobulin testing (DAT) results
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Laboratory Practical Assessment
    Criteria
    you demonstrate proper technique for direct antiglobulin testing (DAT)
    you use appropriate anti-human globulin reagent for situation
    lab report is accurate
    lab report includes the results (including control cells results)
    lab results are properly interpreted
    lab report uses appropriate blood banking vocabulary
    lab report is written in ink; corrections are properly documented

  5. Interpret indirect antiglobulin testing (IAT)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Laboratory Practical Assessment
    Criteria
    you demonstrate proper technique for IAT
    you use appropriate reagents for situation
    lab report is accurate
    lab report includes the results (including control cells results)
    lab results are properly interpreted
    lab report uses appropriate blood banking vocabulary
    lab report is written in ink; corrections are properly documented

  6. Interpret cross-match results
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Laboratory Practical Assessment
    Criteria
    you demonstrate proper technique for crossmatch testing
    you select the appropriate ABO and Rh type for donor units to be crossmatched.
    you select the appropriate type of crossmatch due to antibody test results and previous blood bank records
    lab report includes the results (including control cells results)
    lab results are properly interpreted
    lab report is accurate
    lab report uses appropriate blood banking vocabulary
    lab report is written in ink; corrections are properly documented

  7. Identify other blood group systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    comparison is based on your findings in relationship to types of antibodies, types of antigens, clinical significance and expected results on antibody screenings
    comparison includes the similarities between the items
    comparison includes the differences between the items
    comparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison related to possible expected test results for antibody screenings and crossmatches
    comparison uses appropriate blood banking vocabulary

  8. Evaluate quality assurance practices in transfusion medicine
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you evaluate daily QC procedures
    you interpret the QC data
    you suggest possible corrective actions for QC problems
    relevant data is collected and recorded completely
    reagent sources and lot numbers are identified
    data analysis includes interpretation of the results

  9. Interpret antibody identification results of Rh and other Blood Group Systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Laboratory Practical Assessment
    Criteria
    cell panel sources and other reagents sources are identified
    data collection from antibody identification testing is accurate
    data is recorded completely (including grading of reactions) and accurately
    data collected on follow-up testing is relevant
    data is presented in a chart that is accurate and easy to read
    data results are organized and clearly communicated including the grading of reactions and the phases tested and quality control testing performed
    data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results
    data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results related to transfusions, hemolytic disease of the newborn or autoimmune hemolytic anemia that is clearly supported by the data
    lab report includes an analysis of the test results
    lab report includes follow-up testing performed or recommended to confirm the presence of specific antibod(y)ies such as antigen testing and probability testing (3 positive and 3 antigen-negative test)
    lab report includes a description of the conclusions you drew and why
    lab report is neatly handwritten in ink; corrections are properly documented

  10. Determine transfusion reactions
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    lab report includes an overview of the procedures used in Blood Bank for Transfusion Reactions
    lab report includes a list of the materials, equipment, and steps used to conduct the experiment
    lab report includes the results of testing
    lab results are presented in a chart
    lab report includes a description of the conclusions you drew and why
    lab report includes an appendix of supporting documentation on which you based your interpretation
    lab report is neatly handwritten or electronically submitted; corrections properly documented
    lab report uses appropriate blood banking vocabulary
    case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the transfusion reaction
    transfusion reaction case study response outlines in detail the decision selected by you
    transfusion reaction case study response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    transfusion reaction case study response is supported by relevant evidence

  11. Determine hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    lab report includes an overview of the procedure used in Blood Bank for Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN)
    lab report includes a the results of the testing
    lab report includes a description of the conclusions you drew and why
    lab report includes an appendix of supporting documentation upon which you based your interpretation
    lab report uses appropriate blood banking vocabulary
    case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the HDN case
    case study response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    case study response outlines in detail the decision selected by the learner
    case study response is supported by relevant evidence

  12. Identify blood donor requirements according to AABB standards
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, or graphic assessment where you decide whether a donor is acceptable, temporary deferral, or permanent deferral
    Criteria
    evaluation includes general information about the donor interview process
    evaluation includes information that will determine whether or not a donor is acceptable, temporary deferral, or permanent deferral
    evaluation questions are directly related to donor qualifications
    evaluation provides relevant details; including temporary deferral time lines

  13. Correlate component therapy with disease states/conditions
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    assessment is based on important features and attributes of component therapy
    assessment includes criteria for proper storage of blood bank components
    assessment includes similarities of components
    assessment includes differences between components
    assessment includes evaluation of therapeutic uses of blood bank products