ML4305 - Immunohaematology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

The subject develops skills and knowledge required for proficiency in the safe supply of human blood products. A review of antibody antigen interaction will lead into the practical application of antibody screening, identification and compatibility testing. Quality assurance and safety of the blood supply will be covered. Case study presentation will lead the student through problem solving incompatible reactions, situations they will likely encounter in a working laboratory. Advanced techniques and current developments in stem cell transplants and cord blood banking will also be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

• achieve a level of proficiency required for employment in a medical laboratory;
• become knowledgeable in techniques of compatibility testing and be able to problem solve incompatible reactions;
• become proficient in various techniques in antibody screening and identification;
• develop an understanding of the requirements of a safe blood supply;
• examine advanced applications.

Graduate Qualities

• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 5
Census Date 05-May-2006
Face to face teaching 24-Apr-2006 to 19-May-2006
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner, Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd.
Contact hours:	24 hours 12 hours 36 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must satisfactorily complete both aspects of assessment

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.