MLS 3310 - Immunohematology I

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Lab Science

Description:

Required course for students in the Bachelor of Science Medical Laboratory Science Professional Program. Comprehensive study of the science and applied concepts of blood banking and transfusion service practices. The study of blood groups, their antigens and antibodies, is discussed in detail as are test methods and transfusion protocols, including donor selection, component preparation, quality management and compliance issues. In lab, students learn to perform a variety of tests that are prerequisite to the transfusion of blood and blood products. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $151 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of sample collection techniques, transportation, and handling requirements to assess with explanation the acceptability of a specimen for analysis in the blood bank laboratory. 2. Competently perform a full range of routine testing done in a contemporary blood bank laboratory including but not limited to blood typing, detection and identification of antibodies, compatibility testing, and quality control testing. 3. Adapt knowledge of immunohematology and contemporary blood banking and transfusion practices and skills learned in this course to clinical training in a contemporary blood bank laboratory. 4. Use conventional medical terminology and units of measure to accurately report test results. 5. Determine the priority of workflow in the contemporary blood bank laboratory based on competing blood product orders, testing orders, and inventory requirements. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. SP

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

08/20/2012 - 08/14/2018 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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