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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Transfusion, Transplantation and Tissue Banking

Postgraduate Course: Transfusion Science Practice and Data Interpretation (TTTB11009)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits30 ECTS Credits15
SummaryThe course complements the taught aspects of the programme by encouraging students to think independently, undertake critical analysis and apply their learning from previous courses and reflect on their own practice.
Course description The course will focus on the interpretation of data from various sources but the majority will concentrate on Transfusion Science practice. This course is only suitable for students who are currently employed within or have regular access to a Transfusion Science laboratory.

This schedule will consist of a one week teaching block on campus and the remaining part of the course will consist of work based learning evidenced via a portfolio.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2018/19, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 300 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 6, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 294 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 60 %, Practical Exam 40 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Course test Data interpretation exercises (40%) course mark
Workplace Activities- Portfolio based (60%) course mark
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Evaluate results commonly encountered in blood transfusion laboratories. Design investigations to examine complex serological reactions, including recommendations for resolving unexpected anomalies, in patient testing.
  2. Interpret data and convert into knowledge for use in the clinical context of individual and groups of patients and donors.
  3. Outline and analyse variants associated with the ABO and Rh blood group systems. Determine and evaluate the implications for patients
  4. Think independently and demonstrate creativity in the identification of problems and their solutions.
  5. Select and apply appropriate analysis or assessment techniques and tools.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMs Diane Anderson
Tel:
Email: diane.anderson3@nhs.net
Course secretaryMrs Lisa Bell
Tel:
Email: lisaj.bell@nhs.net
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