Postgraduate Course: Quality and GMP, Fundamentals of Transfusion Science & Communication (GMED11001)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
General Courses (Medicine) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
To promote a specialist understanding of the science behind the practice of blood transfusion, and how this is applied practically in the UK, and to ensure that the student has a full understanding of the modern requirements for Quality Systems and Good Manufacturing Practice in the Transfusion, Transplantation & Tissue Banking environment |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student the principles and application of specialist science relating to the physiology and pathophysiology of blood cell development, the biochemistry of blood cell storage and of haemostasis.
The student should understand and be able to apply the regulations and requirements for Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality systems as used in Transfusion, Transplantation & Tissue Banking, and the theoretical and practical tools used to implement and monitor.
Students will also be taught presentation skills during this course
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Assessment Information
Written assignment of 4,000-5,000 words (60%)
Participation in assessments during the week's course (spot tests, or multi-choice question (MCQ) assessment: 40%)
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Marc Turner
Tel: (0131) 537 3079
Email: Marc.Turner@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Dr Chris Prowse
Tel: (0131) 536 6768
Email: cprowse@nhs.net |
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