Immunology & Molecular Biology of Transfusion (P01439)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MED-P-P01439

To promote an understanding of the immunology and molecular biology underlying the physiology, pathology of cells involved in blood transfusion, and tissue banking and transplantation and the application of this knowledge in clinical practice

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Honours degree in relevant biological science and two years experience in a relevant health provision environment

Subject Areas

Home subject area

General Courses (Medicine), (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 35 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the course the student should be aware of and understand the principles and application of methods used to select blood and tissues for use in patients, and the use of these methods for clinical diagnosis and the potential adverse effects that may arise in relation to:
-Tissue typing
-Platelet & Leucocyte Immunohaematology
-Graft-versus-Host reactions and Transfusion-related Acute Lung Injury
-The scientific basis of blood groups
-The molecular biology underlying monoclonal antibody preparation
-The application of monoclonal antibody technology in reagent manufacture
-The clinical relevance of blood group antigens and antibodies

Assessment Information

Written assignment 4,000-5,000 words (70%)
Participation in assessments during the week's course (spot tests, or multi-choice question (MCQ) assessment: 40%)