Course Overview

Course Title: Advanced Transfusion and Transplantation Science
Credit Points: 24
Nominal Hours:
Course Coordinator: Professor Denise Jackson
Course Coordinator Phone:
Course Coordinator Email: denise.jackson@rmit.edu.au
Course Summary

This course covers more advanced aspects of the of immune response to blood group and tissue antigens; blood group antigen systems; clinical significance of blood group antigens and antibodies; serological techniques; compatibility testing and procedures; donor selection and testing; blood product preparation, testing and use; transfusion reactions; organ selection and rejection mechanisms.
This course provides more advanced simulations in practical classes using industry technology and blood bank techniques and investigations as a work integrated learning activity.

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