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
  1. Apply principles of genetics and immunology to blood bank
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a problem/solution report related to genetics of blood group systems
    by writing a problem/solution report related to immunology principles or
    by classifying blood banking antigens and antibodies into a list
    by written exam
    Criteria
    problem/solution report includes a definition of the genetics problem
    problem/solution report includes an analysis of the problem from the information provided related to parents and or children
    problem/solution report includes a description or a diagram of viable solutions
    problem/solution report identifies the solution most likely to solve the problem
    problem/solution report includes an explanation of why the solution is the best
    problem/solution report is well organized
    problem/solution report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    problem/solution report includes a definition of the problem related to immunology principles
    problem/solution report includes an analysis of the problem using immunology principles
    problem/solution report includes a description of viable solutions
    problem/solution report identifies the solution most likely to solve the problem
    problem/solution report includes an explanation of why the solution is the best
    problem/solution report is well organized
    problem/solution report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    classification list includes all of the significant items to classify
    classification list is categorized using significant characteristics
    classification 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 headers
    classification list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with genetics and principles of immunology objectives

  2. Interpret QC testing
    Assessment Strategies
    by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to blood bank QC testing
    Criteria
    blood banking equipment is calibrated
    data is accurate
    data is current
    data is recorded completely and accurately
    data is neatly handwritten in ink; corrections are properly documented
    QC data is evaluated as to quality of reagents and conditions of testing (temperature checks etc.) and recommendations are made for corrections

  3. Interpret ABO test results including discrepancies
    Assessment Strategies
    by performing and reporting ABO test results including discrepancies
    by laboratory practical
    by written exam
    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
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with ABO testing objectives

  4. Interpret Rh test results including discrepancies
    Assessment Strategies
    by performing and reporting Rh test results including false positives, weak D's and Rh phenotyping
    by laboratory practical
    by written exam
    Criteria
    you demonstrate proper technique for Rh testing
    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 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
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with Rh testing objectives

  5. Interpret Anti-Human Globulin (AHG) results
    Assessment Strategies
    by performing and reporting on Anti-Human Globulin (AHG)
    by laboratory practical
    by written exam
    Criteria
    you demonstrate proper technique for AHG testing
    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
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with Anti-Human Globulin (AHG) testing objectives

  6. Interpret Antibody screening results
    Assessment Strategies
    by performing and reporting on Antibody Screening test results
    by laboratory practical
    by written exam
    Criteria
    you demonstrate proper technique for Antibody Screening
    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
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with antibody screening testing objectives

  7. Interpret cross-match results
    Assessment Strategies
    by performing and reporting on cross-match test results
    by laboratory practical
    by written exam
    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
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with cross-match testing objectives

  8. Identify other blood group systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by comparing other blood group systems and reporting your findings
    by written exam
    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 is neat and presentable
    comparison uses appropriate blood banking vocabulary
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with Other Blood Group objectives