ML4305 - Immunohaematology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2012
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

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
Townsville, Block, Study Period 5
Census Date 03-May-2012
Face to face teaching 23-Apr-2012 to 18-May-2012
Coordinator:	Ms Donna Rudd
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner, Ms Donna Rudd.
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); other exams (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must satisfactorily complete both aspects of assessment

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