LABMP 501 - Advanced Immunohematology

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

This course presents advanced level theory and practice in immunohematology as it relates to transfusion medicine. Topics covered include blood group genetics, and classification, immune hemolysis, factors influencing clinical significance of blood antigen-antibody interactions, as well as investigations and management of perinatal and alloantibodies. 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 502 - Immunohematology Techniques

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

This course presents advanced level immunohematology methods as they relate to transfusion medicine. Topics covered include blood cell genotyping methods, the development of monoclonal reagents and solid-phase and microcolumn platforms for performing the pre-transfusion tests, cellular, serology and microarray and other techniques for in vitro measurements of the antigen-antibody reactions. 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 503 - Blood Supply and Distribution I

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 components and products for routine transfusion. 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 540 - Directed Reading in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

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

Reading and study of basic laboratory medicine and pathology topics relevant to the student's chosen field of study under the direction of one or more faculty members. Prerequisite: Consent of Graduate Co-ordinator, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

LABMP 600 - Clinical Practicum I

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 300A - 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 370A - 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.

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.