BMS356 Transfusion Science (6)

This subject considers the theoretical aspects of blood group serology and blood banking practice including pre-transfusion testing, investigation of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN), and investigation of transfusion reactions.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2021.

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

BMS251

Subject Relationships

BMS324 BMS356 is equivalent to BMS324 without the laboratory Practicals.
BMS357 BMS357 provides the practical component for this subject.

Incompatible Subjects

BMS324

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 and evaluate 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 evaluate 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 evaluate features of blood products including but not limited to their preparation methods, storage, quality control and indications for use;
  • be able to explain the testing process associated with pre-transfusion; transfusion reaction; and haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn; and
  • be able to demonstrate high levels of academic literacy.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO TRANSFUSION SCIENCE
  • Revision of assumed previous knowledge: Genetics and immunology;
  • Reagents used in blood banking;
  • Methods used in blood banking; and
  • Introduction to blood groups.
  • MODULE 2: ERYTHROCYTE BLOOD GROUPS
  • Blood Group System: ABO;
  • Blood Group System: Rh;
  • Blood Group Systems: Kell, Duffy, Kidd, MNS, P and Lewis;
  • Erythrocyte antibody detection and identification;
  • MODULE 3: BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS
  • Donor selection and testing;
  • Component preparation;
  • Indications for transfusion;
  • Compatibility testing;
  • Transfusion in select patient groups;
  • Complications of transfusion; and
  • Transfusion alternatives.
  • MODULE 4: CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS IMPORTANT TO IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY
  • Haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn;
  • Foeto-maternal alloimmune thrombocytopenia; and
  • Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia.
  • MODULE 5: QUALITY AND REGULATIONS
  • Quality Management in the Blood Bank;
  • Regulations associated with Transfusion Laboratories in Australia; and
  • Information Technology and automation.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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