These courses are designed for medical technologist (MTs), laboratory technicians (MLTs) and medical laboratory science students seeking a review or continuing education. Also excellent basic refreshers or continuing education opportunities for directors, managers and technical supervisors.
Course Description
These courses provides basic concepts of blood banking including donor requirements, collection and processing of donor blood, blood component therapy, an overview of the ABO, Rh, and other blood group systems as well as a review of routine transfusion medicine procedures.
Course Objectives
Course Outline
Donor Requirements:
Processing of Donor Blood
Collection of Donor Blood
Infectious Agents Transmitted by Blood Transfusions
Blood Components
Autologous Transfusion
Genetics
ABO System
Rh Blood Group System
Other Blood Group Systems
Antiglobulin Tests
Antigen-Antibody Reactions
Quality Control
Issue and Transfusion
Transfusion Reactions
Basic Knowledge
General Operations Knowledge | Computer Usage |
Technology/Instrumentation | Reflex Testing |
Weights and Measures | CPT Codes |
Quality Control | Temperature Regulated Equipment |
Quality Assurance | Equipment Maintenance |
Patient Test Management | Qualifications of Testing Personnel |
Chain of Custody | Complaints/Communication |
Specimen Submission, Handling and Referral | General Safety |
Personnel Policies and Practices | Regulatory Compliance |
Available for viewing: 120 days
Approved for .0.50 CEU
This purchase includes a hardcopy of the PER Basic Laboratory Knowledge Manual (over 75 pages). Free shipping within the United States for the manual. For orders outside the United States, contact the AAB office by telephone 314-241-1445 or email at aab@aab.org for the shipping price.
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