LABMP 506 - Clinical Laboratory Operations and Quality Management Systems

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

This course covers topics related to the Quality Systems Essentials as they apply to the management of a transfusion service and blood supplier. In addition, topics in laboratory management including personnel, laboratory information systems and equipment as well as method validation and proficiency testing will be reviewed. Course content will be delivered through lectures, seminars and workshops as well as directed reading, and will include a clinical practicum at an approved clinical transfusion service laboratory and/or a portfolio of work experiences. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Specialization in Transfusion Science program, or by permission from the Department.