Course Title

Immunohematology and Blood Bank Lab

Course Number

7103323

Instructor Name

Ahmad Abdalrahim

Contact Information

[email protected]

Semester(s) and academic year(s)

First Semester 3
Summer Semester 2

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory

This course is a specialized branch of laboratory medicine which involves the study of blood group antigens and antibodies.This course aims to apply the knowledge students acquired in theory  as practice in the laboratory. Students will be taught the different techniques used in blood banking like washing RBCs, sampling blood from the donor, crossmatching the blood unit with the blood of the recepient and the preservation and storage of these blood units. Students will individually assessed on their ability to perform each task required of them aiming that at the end of the course each student will be fully trained in all the different processes taking place in blood banks. 

Through practical application of the knowledge aquired in the theoritcal course, this lab will teach students how to draw blood from patients and interpret their CBC results which directly connects with the information aquired in the hemtaology and physiology courses. In addition, there's a connection with the information presented in frist aid guiding students to recognize and handle the different kinds of reactions that could happen during the blood collection phase and also the blood transfusion phase. Relations to pathology and immunology can also be found by presenting further details on the diagnosis of various illnesses like Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) and autoimmune diseases.

1. Demonstrate proper technique for donor selection process, donor interview and preparation for collection of blood units and blood components and post-phlebotomy care
2. Develop skills to correctly and efficiently interpret the result of serological tests.
3. Develop the proper communication skills needed to address the concerns of the patients and interacting with fellow health care professionals IVDistinguish the methods of blood components separation and preservation.
4. Apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in Immunohematology
5. Engage in discussions concering updated research on new techniques and procedures
6. Design interactive group sessions to enhance team work mentality and emphasize the importance of adhering to work ethics

1. Immunohematology Principles and Practice, Third Edition By Eva D. Quinley
2.  Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices, Sixth Edition by Denise M. Harmening