Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Transfusion and Transplantation Science 2

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2300

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

ONPS2300

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

ONPS2358

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010

Course Coordinator: Prof Denise Jackson

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7392

Course Coordinator Email: denise.jackson@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.09.013

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment and following classes


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of:

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.

 


Course Description

This course covers 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 simulations in practical classes using industry technology and blood bank techniques and investigations as a work integrated learning activity.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):

BH129 - Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)

PLO 1 Apply coherent and advanced of laboratory medicine theories, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach.
PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems
PLO 3 Apply research principles and methodology to design and implement a laboratory medicine research project to address complex real-world scientific challenges and make original contribution to disciplinary knowledge.
PLO 4 Demonstrate the ability to generate and evaluate solutions to all aspects of interdisciplinary professional practice while complying with ethical, legal and regulatory standards that underpins the field of laboratory medicine.
PLO 5 Communicate and collaborate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats related to laboratory medicine employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.
PLO 6 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice as part of a multidisciplinary team.

BP147P12A - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine)

PLO 1 Knowledge capability
PLO 2 Technical capability
PLO 3 Professional work practices
PLO 6 Research capability

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Relate theories of blood transfusion science to its practice in a hospital/private pathology blood bank environment.
  2. Critically analyse clinical cases, devise laboratory investigations and discuss their interpretation.
  3. Discuss ethical and safe practice in blood banking.
  4. Demonstrate competency in laboratory practices that conform to all Occupational, Health and Safety requirements and which minimise risk.
  5. Compare local and international practices in blood transfusion science and solid organ transplantation.
  6. Discuss the HLA system in immune responses, in solid organ transplantation and applying serological and molecular techniques used to investigate antigens and antibodies.
  7. Research the literature in blood transfusion, extract relevant information and synthesize new communications.


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities will include lectures, synchronous learning exercises (tutorials, clinical case studies, Kahoot quizzes), to strengthen students’ capability to apply theory on concepts and problem-solving blood bank investigations. The practical component is structured to build technical skills, problem solving and trouble shooting of blood grouping and antibody investigations. These are case studies based on real-life scenarios. A combination of online and face to face practical exercises will be implemented consistently throughout the semester. Online learning activities will take place using the RMIT learning management system, Canvas.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

This course contains hurdle requirements. All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).

This course has hurdle requirements. Students need to pass both the theory and final practical assessment to PASS the overall course.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1:  Theory Tests
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Assessment Task 2: Final Theory Assessment
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Assessment Task 3: Practical Assessments
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLO 2

Assessment Task 4: Final Practical Competency Assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 5 & 7

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.