This 8-week course encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of the blood bank and transfusion service. Areas of study focus on donor collection, unit testing, component preparation, blood typing, and antibody identification. Emphasis is placed on identification of factors responsible for incompatibilities between patients and prospective donors and between maternal and fetal blood. Pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical components are discussed and evaluated throughout the course to enhance critical thinking skills.Included in this course are opportunities to observe the Tissue Typing and Flow Cytometry areas of the laboratory.       

• Teacher: Bean Cynthia
• Teacher: Hobson Cyndie
• Teacher: Jackson Melissa
• Teacher: Shirley, Kelly
• Teacher: Yarborough Kimberly