MLT 120 - Immunohematology

Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course introduces the theory and practice of blood banking, including the ABO, RH and other blood group systems, compatibility testing, and HDN.

Prerequisite(s): Take MLT 101 MLT 105 MLT 108 and MLT 115 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Fundamental principles of Immunohematology, including ABO blood type interpretations
Preparation, handling, and storage of blood bank reagents
Genetic Principles of ABO and Rh Blood groups
Major antigens of other blood group systems and identification methods
Compatibility testing and component selection
Quality control of blood bank reagents and equipment
Transfusion Reactions
Donor selection, component preparation, and storage

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
In order to participate in lab, students must be wearing floor-length pants, closed-toe, closed heel shoes. Pants may not have rips, tears, etc. Students must also wear a liquid impervious lab coat, gloves and a face shield (available in SCC bookstore) whenever handling clinical specimens.

Grading System:
Grades are not rounded. An overall grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Interpret ABO blood types using the fundamental principles of Immunohematology.
Describe the preparation, handling, storage, and quality control for both blood bank reagents and blood bank equipment.
Evaluate Genetic Principles in ABO and Rh blood groups.
Identify the major antigens classified within the other blood group systems.
Analyze test results to detect and identify clinically significant blood group antibodies.
Interpret compatibility test results.
Interpret adverse effects of transfusion.
Analyze tests for Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN).
Describe the donor selection process.
Explain the process for component preparation and storage parameters of all blood products.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021