Study Guide

Objective

The Student:
- can define key concepts in transfusion medicine and explain the immunological principles behind pre-transfusion testing
- understands relevant laws, regulations, and safety procedures in transfusion services
- is familiar with potential adverse effects of transfusion and corresponding interventions
- can explain the responsibilities of the Blood Service, hospital blood bank, and clinical wards
- can collect, handle, and store blood samples while considering pre-analytical factors
- can describe blood components and their clinical applications
- can perform basic blood typing and compatibility testing and interpret results
- can explain methodological principles and factors affecting test reliability
- can operate and maintain relevant laboratory equipment
- understands the clinical relevance of various blood group systems and transfusion practices
- applies principles of quality and sustainable development in transfusion services

Content

Blood group systems and erythrocyte antibodies
Fundamental concepts in transfusion immunology
Pre-transfusion testing: blood typing, antibody screening, and compatibility testing
Legislation and guidelines for blood transfusion services
Transfusion practices and quality control
Blood components and transfusion guidelines
Sample collection and pre-analytical factors in blood transfusion diagnostics

Qualifications

Laboratorymethodology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)