LABMP 504 - Blood Supply and Distribution II

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

This course covers topics from blood donation to transfusion, including the management of collection, production, testing, storage, and distribution of blood components and products for transfusion in special clinical indications, including stem cell and solid organ transplant. 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. Prerequisites: LABMP 503.

LABMP 505 - Advanced Transfusion Support

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

This course covers theory of specific clinical disorders requiring advanced transfusion knowledge. Topics include the management of hematological disorders, transplantation, perinatal and massive transfusion support. 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. Prerequisites: LABMP 501 and LABMP 502.

LABMP 506 - Clinical Laboratory Operations and Quality Management Systems

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

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.

LABMP 601 - Clinical Practicum II

3 units (fi 6)(VAR, VARIABLE)

As a part of clinical laboratory practicum education for the Transfusion Science specialization, this course will provide rotations in blood banks, hospitals and cell therapy laboratories. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress. Prerequisites: LABMP 501 and 502 and permission of the department. (Restricted to MSc Transfusion Science specialization.)

MLSCI 270 - Transfusion Science

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-6;9 W)

Nine weeks. This course will present the theory and practice of transfusion science. Topics covered include the genetics of blood groups pretransfusion testing, blood donation and component therapy, adverse effects of transfusion, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia Prerequisite: MLSCI 230 or consent of Department. Restricted to Medical Laboratory Science students.

MLSCI 271 - Transfusion Science

2 units (fi 4)(SECOND, 3-0-0;9 W)

Nine weeks. This course is designed for students who are excused from the laboratory component of the normal MLSCI course. This course will present the theory and practice of transfusion science. Topics covered include the genetics of blood groups, or pretransfusion testing, blood donation and component therapy, adverse effects of transfusion, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Prerequisite; MLSCI 230 or MLSCI 231 or consent of Department. Restricted to Medical Laboratory Science students.

MLSCI 300B - Professional Practice

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, CLN ROT)

Self development of requisite skills and abilities for medical laboratory professionals. There will be emphasis on reflective professional practice, sample procurement, and other laboratory skills.

MLSCI 370B - Transfusion Science

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, CLN ROT)

As a part of a clinical laboratory education for Medical Laboratory Science students, this course will provide experience in a modern hospital transfusion service laboratory, along with weekly tutorials, followed by comprehensive theoretical and practical examinations.