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May 02, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog Archived
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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
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 2021-2022
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