Immunohematology Lecture and Lab 0 MxCC

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Project

Transformation Agenda

Authors

McHale, Suzanne

Date Submitted

2012

Material Type

Syllabus

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Middlesex Community College - MA

Industry Partner

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License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

A syllabus for a lab lecture course in Immunohematology in the Medical Lab Technician program. This course is intended to provide the student with a foundation of the fundamentals of immunohematology. This department of the clinical laboratory is also known as blood bank. Focus is placed on red blood cell immunology as it relates to ABO/Rh typing procedures, antibody detection and identification techniques and compatibility testing. Hemolytic disease of the newborn, component therapy, transfusion reaction investigation, quality control and problem solving will be introduced. Blood donor program regulations will also be introduced.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

Occupation (SOC)

Production Occupations -- Medical Appliance Technicians (51-9082)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization