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MELS408 Transfusion Science

Builds on the basic knowledge acquired in year three. An in-depth study of the blood group serology for the major blood group systems, infectious disease testing, production of blood components, and quality control. Selected topics in clinical transfusion practice, immunologically-related disorders and tissue typing are included.

Paper title Transfusion Science
Paper code MELS408
Subject Medical Laboratory Science
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (13 February 2023 - 21 June 2023) (Distance learning)
Semester 2 (26 June 2023 - 11 November 2023) (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $4,398.00
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Restriction
MELX 408
Limited to
BMLSc
Eligibility

Available to students who have passed all second- and third-year Medical Laboratory Science papers.

Contact

admin.mlsc@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Convenor: Dr Braeden Donaldson
Supervisor: Clinical diagnostic laboratory staff

Teaching Arrangements

This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.

This paper is a 15-week, distance-taught placement working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory within New Zealand.

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will gain competency in the technical principles, operation and maintenance of instrumentation, identification of sources of error, and the understanding and interpretation of patient results.

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Timetable

Semester 1 (13 February 2023 - 21 June 2023)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard

Semester 2 (26 June 2023 - 11 November 2023)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught through Distance Learning
Learning management system
Blackboard