ML5305 - Advanced Immunohaematology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2018
Student Contribution Band:	Band
Administered by:	College of Public Health, Medical & Vet 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

• become proficient in various techniques in antibody screening and identification;
• exercise judgment to interpret and comment on data collected during practical/clinical sessions and the interpretation of clinical case studies;
• apply techniques of compatibility testing and be able to problem solve incompatible reactions;
• describe and apply the requirements of a safe blood supply;
• achieve a high level of proficiency required for employment in a medical laboratory;
• examine advanced applications in transfusion practice.

Prerequisites:

At the discretion of the post -graduate academic advisor in consultation with the MLS course co-ordinator

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 5
Census Date 03-May-2018
Face to face teaching (TBA)
Contact hours:	24 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 36 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).
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.