BMS324 Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion (8)

This subject considers the theoretical and practical aspects of blood group serology and blood banking practice, with a comprehensive laboratory component focused on different areas of immunohaematology including pre-transfusion testing, investigation of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN), and investigation of transfusion reactions. Distance students will complete the required practical component of the subject at a 3 day residential school.

Availability

* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Session 2 (60)
Online *
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS324. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Biomedical Sciences

Prerequisites

BMS216

Incompatible Subjects

BMS318, BMS336, BMS341, BMS441

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to explain the principles used for detection and identification of blood group antigens and antibodies and apply them to problem-solving activities including but not limited to case studies
  • be able to explain safe transfusion requirements, transfusion-transmitted diseases, transfusion reactions, autoimmune haemolytic anaemias; haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn, and foeto-maternal allo-immune thrombocytopenia
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the organisation of blood collection centres and blood banks in regard to donor selection, blood collection, and the processing, storage and preservation of blood products
  • be able to describe features of blood products including but not limited to their preparation methods, storage, quality control and indications for use
  • be able to conduct pre-transfusion testing
  • be able to conduct tests used for investigation of transfusion reactions and haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn
  • be able to demonstrate high levels of academic communication and team working skills

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Basic genetics and immunology required for Immunohaematology
  • Reagents and methods used in immunohaematology
  • Erythrocyte blood groups
  • Red cell antigen and antibody detection and identification
  • Blood and blood products
  • Blood donor selection, testing of donated blood and component preparation
  • Daily operation of a blood bank
  • Indications for blood transfusion, compatibility testing, complications of transfusion and transfusion alternatives
  • Clinical considerations in immunohaematology including but not limited to haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn, foeto-maternal alloimmune thrombocytopaenia and immune-mediated haemolytic anaemias
  • Quality control, quality assurance, and regulations in relation to blood banking

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of BMS324 in Session 2 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Mid session examination (mse)
30
2
Practical examination
3
Practical report
20
4
End of session examination (ese)
50

Residential School

This subject contains a 3 day Compulsory Residential School.

Students will complete a competency examination, as a hurdle assessment, at the residential school which is evaluated as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Students need to obtain a satisfactory grade to be able to pass the subject.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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