10513123Advanced Blood Bank
Course Information
Description
This course consists of advanced blood banking concepts and procedures including work ups for adverse reaction to transfusions and disease states.
Total Credits
2

Course Competencies
  1. Interpret QC testing for advanced techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to advanced techniques as the tests are performed
    Criteria
    data collection is accurate
    data is recorded completely and accurately
    data is relevant
    data is current
    reagent sources are identified
    data results are organized and clearly communicated
    data is presented in a graph or chart; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read
    data analysis includes an analysis of the results
    data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data

  2. Interpret antibody identification results of Rh and other Blood Group Systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to antibody identification results of Rh and other Blood Group Systems in a case study
    by completing a lab report on antibody identification results of Rh and other Blood Group Systems
    on a lab practical
    by completing a written exam in which you demonstrate your ability to accurately answer certification/registry exam questions that relate to this competency
    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
    lab report and data reporting is prompt
    laboratory practical based on both antibody identification testing procedures and the interpretation of the data is a C or better
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with transfusion reaction objectives

  3. Determine transfusion reactions
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a lab report on transfusion reaction work up or
    by preparing a written response to a case study
    by completing a written exam in which you demonstrate your ability to accurately answer certification/registry exam questions that relate to this competency
    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
    transfusion reaction case study response is well organized
    transfusion reaction case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with transfusion reaction objectives

  4. Determine autoimmune hemolytic diseases/conditions
    Assessment Strategies
    by preparing a written response to a Autoimmune Hemolytic Disease case study and/or
    by completing a lab report on autoimmune hemolytic diseases/conditions
    by completing a written exam in which you demonstrate your ability to accurately answer certification/registry exam questions that relate to this competency
    Criteria
    lab report includes an overview of the procedure used in Blood Bank for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
    lab report includes a the results of the 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 upon which you based your interpretation
    lab report is neatly handwritten or electronically submitted
    lab report uses appropriate blood banking vocabulary
    case study response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the AHIA 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
    case study response is well organized
    case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with AIHA objectives

  5. Determine hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)
    Assessment Strategies
    by preparing a written response to a Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn case study and/or
    by completing a lab report on Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
    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 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 upon which you based your interpretation
    lab report is neatly handwritten or electronically submitted
    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
    case study response is well organized
    case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with HDN objectives

  6. Identify blood donor requirements according to AABB standards
    Assessment Strategies
    by evaluating an informational interview and documenting your findings
    by completing a written exam in which you demonstrate your ability to accurately answer certification/registry exam questions that relate to this competency
    Criteria
    evaluation includes general information about your interview
    evaluation includes information that will determine whether or not a donor is acceptable
    evaluation questions are directly related to donor qualifications
    evaluation includes a summary of what you learned about donor qualification
    evaluation provides relevant details
    all work evidences correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with blood donor requirements objectives

  7. Correlate component therapy with disease states/conditions
    Assessment Strategies
    by correlating component therapy with disease states/conditions and reporting your findings in a written report
    by completing a written exam in which you demonstrate your ability to accurately answer certification/registry exam questions that relate to this competency
    Criteria
    report is based on important features and attributes of component therapy
    report includes similarities of components
    report includes differences between components
    report includes which specific components are used for which specific disease states and conditions
    written exam is a C or better in accordance with component therapy objectives