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What is the primary focus of the Applied Health Sciences Technology course related to blood banking?
What is the primary focus of the Applied Health Sciences Technology course related to blood banking?
Common blood bank equipment, blood group systems, the rationale use of blood and blood components, hazards of blood transfusion.
Which blood group systems are emphasized in the course?
Which blood group systems are emphasized in the course?
The course includes lectures on blood transfusion complications.
The course includes lectures on blood transfusion complications.
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The procedure involved in taking blood from a donor is called ______.
The procedure involved in taking blood from a donor is called ______.
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Who are the course lecturers for HLBB-401?
Who are the course lecturers for HLBB-401?
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What are the recommended textbooks for this course?
What are the recommended textbooks for this course?
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What type of exams are part of the course assessment?
What type of exams are part of the course assessment?
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How many total marks is the course worth?
How many total marks is the course worth?
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Course Information
- Course Title: Applied Health Sciences Technology - Blood Banking (HLBB-401)
- Course Lecturers: Dr. Hadeel Said, Dr. Nesrine Helaly
- Course Assistants: Dr. Nahla Henfy, Dr. Esraa Mohamed
- Lecture Time: Sunday, 12:30 PM - 12:30 PM, G516
Course Aims
- Focus on common blood bank equipment (principles, operation, maintenance)
- General knowledge of blood group systems (especially ABO and Rh)
- Understanding of rationale behind using blood and blood components
- Awareness of blood transfusion hazards
- Emphasis on blood cold chain, quality control of components, and importance of documentation in blood banking
- Routine blood bank procedures (blood grouping, typing, antibody screening and identification, compatibility testing)
- Selected topics include blood donor screening, phlebotomy and blood component preparation
Course Content (Lectures)
- Introduction to Blood Banking
- Blood banking equipment & documentation
- Blood Donation
- Blood Group Systems (Part I: ABO and Rh)
- Blood Group Systems (Part II: Other blood groups)
- Blood components, Storage & Preservatives
- Plasma derivatives & apharesis
- Hemolytic disease of the newborn
- Pre-transfusion testing
- Blood transfusion complications I
- Blood transfusion complications II
Course Content (Practical)
- Introduction to blood banking
- Phlebotomy & blood bank equipment
- Blood donation & documentation
- Blood group typing
- Reverse blood group typing
- Direct & indirect antiglobulin test (Coombs' test)
- Blood component preparation
- Blood Cold Chain
- Compatibility testing I & II
- Pre-transfusion testing I & II
Course Assessment
- Attendance and interactive learning
- Assignments
- Mid-term exam (10 marks)
- Final practical exam (40 marks)
- Final written exam (40 marks)
- Class work, quizzes & assignments (10 marks)
Schedule
- Assignments
- Quizzes (weeks 3, 5, 10, 11)
- Mid-term exam (week 8)
- Final practical exam (week 14)
- Final written exam (weeks 15-17)
Total Marks
- Total marks: 100 (3 Credits)
- Mid-term exam: 10 marks
- Final practical exam: 40 marks
- Final written exam: 40 marks
- Class work, quizzes & assignments: 10 marks
Recommended Textbooks
- Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine (2nd Edition) - Basic Principles and Practice by Christopher Hillyer, Leslie Silberstein, Paul Ness, Kenneth Anderson, John Roback
- Essentials of Blood Banking (Handbook for Students and Clinical Residents)
- Human Blood Components & Functions (Biology notes for SSC, Banking & Railways) - PDF
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Test your knowledge on blood banking principles, equipment, and procedures with this quiz. It covers topics like blood group systems, transfusion hazards, and quality control in blood banking. Prepare to assess your understanding of essential concepts in the field of blood donation and transfusion practices.
