MLT 127 - Transfusion Medicine

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course introduces the blood group systems and their applications in transfusion medicine. Emphasis is placed on blood bank techniques including blood grouping and typing, pretransfusion testing, donor selection and processing, and blood component preparation and therapy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension and application in performing/interpreting routine blood bank procedures and recognizing/resolving common problems.

Contact Hours: 5
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MLT 126
Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS