Immunohematology (Blood Bank)

Catalog description

This course encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of the blood donor center and transfusion service. Areas of study focus on donor selection and collection, unit processing and component preparation, blood typing, and antibody identification. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving to identify and analyze factors responsible for incompatibilities between patients and prospective donors and between maternal and fetal blood. Pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical components of transfusion medicine are analyzed throughout the course to enhance critical thinking.