10513122Introduction to Blood Bank
Course Information
Description
This course focuses on basic blood banking concepts and procedures including blood typing and compatibility testing.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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Apply principles of genetics and immunology to blood bankAssessment Strategiesby writing a problem/solution report related to genetics of blood group systemsby writing a problem/solution report related to immunology principles orby classifying blood banking antigens and antibodies into a listby written examCriteriaproblem/solution report includes a definition of the genetics problemproblem/solution report includes an analysis of the problem from the information provided related to parents and or childrenproblem/solution report includes a description or a diagram of viable solutionsproblem/solution report identifies the solution most likely to solve the problemproblem/solution report includes an explanation of why the solution is the bestproblem/solution report is well organizedproblem/solution report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spellingproblem/solution report includes a definition of the problem related to immunology principlesproblem/solution report includes an analysis of the problem using immunology principlesproblem/solution report includes a description of viable solutionsproblem/solution report identifies the solution most likely to solve the problemproblem/solution report includes an explanation of why the solution is the bestproblem/solution report is well organizedproblem/solution report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spellingclassification list includes all of the significant items to classifyclassification list is categorized using significant characteristicsclassification list is correctly sorted into the categories such as types of antibodies (class, clinical significance) and antigens (carbohydrates, proteins, soluble substances etc.)classification list is organized and formatted using graphics or headersclassification list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spellingwritten exam is a C or better in accordance with genetics and principles of immunology objectives
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Interpret QC testingAssessment Strategiesby collecting, organizing and reporting data related to blood bank QC testingCriteriablood banking equipment is calibrateddata is accuratedata is currentdata is recorded completely and accuratelydata is neatly handwritten in ink; corrections are properly documentedQC data is evaluated as to quality of reagents and conditions of testing (temperature checks etc.) and recommendations are made for corrections
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Interpret ABO test results including discrepanciesAssessment Strategiesby performing and reporting ABO test results including discrepanciesby laboratory practicalby written examCriteriayou label tubes by appropriate means to distinguish between ABO cells and serum testingyou demonstrate proper technique for ABO testinglab report includes the ABO test resultsyou interpret both cells and serum testing for the ABO group accurately from your test resultsyou distinguish between various types of ABO discrepancies and identify methods of resolving the discrepancieslab report is neatly handwritten in ink; corrections are properly documentedwritten exam is a C or better in accordance with ABO testing objectives
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Interpret Rh test results including discrepanciesAssessment Strategiesby performing and reporting Rh test results including false positives, weak D's and Rh phenotypingby laboratory practicalby written examCriteriayou demonstrate proper technique for Rh testinglab report includes the Rh test resultsyou interpret cell testing for the Rh group accurately from your test resultsyou distinguish between various types of Rh false positives and negatives and identify methods of resolving the discrepancies.you select appropriate positive and negative controls when performing Rh phenotypingyou 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 testinglab report is neatly handwritten in ink; corrections are properly documentedlab report uses appropriate Blood Banking vocabulary and symbolswritten exam is a C or better in accordance with Rh testing objectives
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Interpret Anti-Human Globulin (AHG) resultsAssessment Strategiesby performing and reporting on Anti-Human Globulin (AHG)by laboratory practicalby written examCriteriayou demonstrate proper technique for AHG testingyou use appropriate anti-human globulin reagent for situationlab report is accuratelab report includes the results (including control cells results)lab results are properly interpretedlab report uses appropriate blood banking vocabularylab report is written in ink; corrections are properly documentedwritten exam is a C or better in accordance with Anti-Human Globulin (AHG) testing objectives
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Interpret Antibody screening resultsAssessment Strategiesby performing and reporting on Antibody Screening test resultsby laboratory practicalby written examCriteriayou demonstrate proper technique for Antibody Screeningyou use appropriate reagents for situationlab report is accuratelab report includes the results (including control cells results)lab results are properly interpretedlab report uses appropriate blood banking vocabularylab report is written in ink; corrections are properly documentedwritten exam is a C or better in accordance with antibody screening testing objectives
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Interpret cross-match resultsAssessment Strategiesby performing and reporting on cross-match test resultsby laboratory practicalby written examCriteriayou demonstrate proper technique for crossmatch testingyou 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 recordslab report includes the results (including control cells results)lab results are properly interpretedlab report is accuratelab report uses appropriate blood banking vocabularylab report is written in ink; corrections are properly documentedwritten exam is a C or better in accordance with cross-match testing objectives
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Identify other blood group systemsAssessment Strategiesby comparing other blood group systems and reporting your findingsby written examCriteriacomparison is based on your findings in relationship to types of antibodies, types of antigens, clinical significance and expected results on antibody screeningscomparison includes the similarities between the itemscomparison includes the differences between the itemscomparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison related to possible expected test results for antibody screenings and crossmatchescomparison is neat and presentablecomparison uses appropriate blood banking vocabularywritten exam is a C or better in accordance with Other Blood Group objectives