MLT 2124 - Clinical Applications Immunohematology

4 Credits

Increased proficiency in the techniques of blood banking and serology. Responsibilities of the medical laboratory technician in the medical laboratory and total patient care.

Lab Fee.

Prerequisite: MLT 2015 Pathogenic Microbiology, MLT 2024 Immunohematology, MLT 2034 Clinical Chemistry

Corequisite: MLT 2114 Clinical Application Microbiology, MLT 2133 Clinical Application Chemistry, MLT 2154 Clinical Application Hematology

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the basic principles and perform the procedures for: a. ABO & Rh typing, b. Indirect and Direct Antiglobulin tests, c. Antibody Identification/Panel tests, d. Fetal Screen, e. Compatibility Testing (PLO 1, 2, 6)
Describe blood donor qualifications. (PLO 1, 6)
Compare and contrast the most commonly used blood components. (PLO 9, 10)
Describe the causes and treatments for Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn. (PLO 1)
Summarize transfusion reactions and their cause. (PLO 1, 6)
Perform a transfusion reaction work-up, and evaluation of your findings, and a proposed course of action. (PLO 1, 6)
Discuss and/or perform quality control procedures and recognize their importance in patient care. (PLO 6)
Employ problem solving behaviors in completing time sensitive tasks in an organized manner. (PLO 1)
Demonstrate integrity, leadership, professionalism, and accountability when collaborating with patients and with members of the health care team. (PLO 3)