Course Name: Clinical Immunohematology 

Course Prefix: CLS

Course Number: 5105

             Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):  Scott Wright, swright@weber.edu

Current Date:  2/15/2009
College: Health Professions
Department:   Clinical Lab Sci                              
From Term: Fall  2009 

Substantive

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Current Course Subject N/A
Current Course Number CLS5810

 

New/Revised Course Information:

Subject:  CLS            

Course Number: CLS 5105

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Course Title: Clinical Immunohematology

Abbreviated Course Title: Clinical Immunohem

Course Type:  LEC

Credit Hours:  3  or if variable hours:    to

Contact Hours: Lecture 3  Lab    Other

Repeat Information:  Limit 0   Max Hrs 0 

Grading Mode:  standard

This course is/will be: a required course in a major program
a required course in a minor program
a required course in a 1- or 2- year program
elective

Prerequisites/Co-requisites:

None

Course description (exactly as it will appear in the catalog, including prerequisites):

This course covers the theory and principles of immunohematology relevant to blood group serology, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, component preparation and therapy in blood transfusion service, quality control parameters, donor screening and phlebotomy, transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the newborn. This non-laboratory course is for CLS or CLT professionals who would like to update their didactic skills and knowledge in immunohematology as it is practiced in today’s hospitals and clinics. Additionally, the course may also be of interest to individuals with a BS/BA degrees in non-clinical laboratory science who wish to obtain current clinical education in clinical immunohematology.

Justification: This online continuing education course has been offered for one semester (spring 2009) as an experimental course, CLS 5810, and we would now like to convert it to a non experimental course. As a continuing education class, it is designed for online students who are not in the CLS online AAS degree program. Targeted students are CLS or CLT (Clinical Laboratory Technicians) degreed professionals who would like to take this course to update their didactic skills and knowledge in immunohematology (blood bank) as it is practiced in today’s hospitals and clinics. All other CLS second year courses are offered as continuing education classes and this will complete that list of course offerings.

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1. Did this course receive unanimous approval within the Department?

true

If not, what are the major concerns raised by the opponents?

2. If this is a new course proposal, could you achieve the desired results by revising an existing course within your department or by requiring an existing course in another department?

This proposed course is identical to the existing CLS 2215 Clinical Immunohematology course, but without the laboratory component. By eliminating this portion of the course, it can now be offered as continuing education for individuals not enrolled in the CLS AAS online program. There are no other departments on campus who teach clinical immunohematology.

3. How will the proposed course differ from similar offerings by other departments? Comment on any subject overlap between this course and topics generally taught by other departments, even if no similar courses are currently offered by the other departments. Explain any effects that this proposal will have on program requirements or enrollments in other department. Please forward letters (email communication is sufficient) from all departments that you have identified above stating their support or opposition to the proposed course.

There are no other departments at the university with a course remotely similar to clinical immunohematology.

4. Is this course required for certification/accreditation of a program?

no

If so, a statement to that effect should appear in the justification and supporting documents should accompany this form.

5. For course proposals, e-mail a syllabus to Faculty Senate which should be sufficiently detailed that the committees can determine that the course is at the appropriate level and matches the description. There should be an indication of the amount and type of outside activity required in the course (projects, research papers, homework, etc.).

Syllabus
Clinical Laboratory Sciences 5105
CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY

Instructor: Janet Oja, BS CLS(NCA), Instructor
Phone: 801-626-8133 (work),

Email: janetoja@weber.edu

Office- MH 206

801-626-7284

 

Adjunct Instructor: Lisa N. Wariner, MT (ASCP)
Phone: 801-573-4658 (cell), 801-766-8247 (home)

Email:  Please use Vista/Blackboard.

 

Required Materials:
Texts: (Bookstore) Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, Denise Harmening, FA Davis, Fifth Edition
Supplemental Texts: (Optional) AABB TECHNICAL MANUAL, AABB Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services.
Course Packet: Not Available, you will use (print up) the PowerPoint lectures found in the course calendar.

 

Course Description: Audio PowerPoint Lectures and online interactivity covering the theory and principles of Immunohematology relevant to blood group serology, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, component preparation and therapy in blood transfusion service, donor screening and phlebotomy, transmissible disease testing and related disease processes, management and quality assurance issues.

 

Course Objectives: The student will be given the opportunity to develop the capabilities necessary to:

1. Apply the basic concepts and procedures of immunohematology to determine the RBC antigens and antibodies of the major blood group systems.
2. Determine major blood group system antibody identification and clinical significance through analysis of antibody characteristics.
3. Correlate in vitro behavior of RBC antigens and antibodies with the pathological states that they may produce clinically.
4. Apply donor information from screen and interview to determine safety of donation for both donor and recipient.
5. Demonstrate proper technique for donor interview and preparation for collection of units of blood and blood components and post-phlebotomy care.
6. Categorize blood components according to preparation, quality control, and therapeutic use.
7. Demonstrate professional behavior through working both independently and in groups to solve problems and perform analyses.
8. Organize laboratory work area and tasks in such a way as to accomplish laboratory assignments and unknowns efficiently in preparing to meet patient needs.
9. Establish work habits and ethics which represent an understanding of the behaviors needed to provide optimum care  for his/her patient population.
10. Internalize social values and behaviors which permit him/her to function effectively with culturally and individually diverse peers to create an effective work environment.

 

Teaching Procedure: Advanced Immunohematology is a 15-week course in which Audio PowerPoint Lectures and assigned readings are to be completed each week.  I suggest that before you listen to the Audio PowerPoint Lectures (found on the course Home Page) that you print up the corresponding PowerPoint slides found on the Course Calendar (print up three slides per page) so you can take notes as  you listen to the lecture. I suggest that you get very comfortable with the Course Calendar, too, because everything you want is there: Each week’s scheduled topic, PowerPoint slides, Lecture Objectives, etc. In fact, it would be a good idea if you print it up and look at it often. To follow up on each week’s assigned topics, weekly online Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions will occur using the Online Discussion function enabling each student to post questions or raise pertinent issues about that week’s topic. I will also post questions each week on Monday from that week’s Lecture Topic(s). Each student is required to answer each question on their own. Your answers to the questions that are posted each week are worth 10 points and must be posted within 5 days of my original posting date to get credit. All students are required to check the discussion board and respond to each others questions and comments. I wholeheartedly support and promote discussion among students using the discussion board. The faculty may not NEED to address each issue if the class as a whole resolves the situation or question. In each case, though, the faculty will respond. The purpose of the Q&A sessions is to encourage interaction and collaboration among the students in the course and to reduce the number of emails that address common questions and concerns. The discussion board is our classroom. It is the forum we will use to interact with each another, just like we do in the face to face classroom on campus. Please relax and ask your questions and/or make comments in the discussion board as often as you like. I will check the discussion board every weekday for your input and interaction. An on campus senior CLS student Teaching Assistant (TA) will assist in the review and answering of Q&A weekly questions and course comments.  Faculty will respond to emails within 48-72 hours.

 

Expected professional behavior will be considered as student teamwork, directed discussion and individual cooperative participation in appropriate online activities.

 

Class Preparation: The text is Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, Fifth Edition, FA Davis, written by Denise Harmening. Reading of assigned sections is expected of each student who will also be expected to participate in online discussions. This is a new edition of the text since the development of the Audio CD and an addendum sheet for lecture content changes will be emailed to each student.

 

The following procedures will be utilized in assessing grades.

1. Major Exams:  There will be 6 exams.  While these will include some recall questions, the major emphasis will be toward more detailed information and will require utilization of basic information in problem solving and interpretation.

2. Final Exam:  A comprehensive exam much like the major exams.

 

Laboratory Competency Checklist: The final grade for the course will be contingent upon successful completion of the laboratory competency check-off activities in addition to the assigned weighted grades for the class.  The clinical faculty/mentor will evaluate student’s performance and complete the check-off form.  Students need to begin completing the laboratory competencies as soon as the course begins so they can apply the concepts we are learning in class to the laboratory experience. The competency form must successfully completed and returned to the online instructor in order for the student to receive his/her final course grade. A final course grade will not be posted until receipt of the completed competency worksheet (by fax at 801-766-8247).

 

15 Online Discussions at 10 points each                   150

6 Major Lecture Exams at 150 or 100 points each  800

Course Evaluation at 20 points                               20

Comprehensive Final Exam at 200 points                300

Total Course Points                                 1270

 

A “Cumulative Score” column will be available in the grade book so students can monitor their overall score throughout the semester.

 

The grading scale for this class is as follows:

Final scores will be rounded to the nearest percentage point.

 

A         =          93-100%

A-        =          90-92%

B+       =          86-89%

B         =          83-85%

B-        =          80-82%

C+       =          76-79% (a C+ or greater is required to pass the course)

C         =          73-75%

C-        =          70-72%

D+       =          66-69%

D         =          63-65%

D-        =          60-62%

E          =          Below 60% 

 

Examination/Quiz Review:  The review period will begin immediately after submitting a quiz or exam, and will remain available for ONE HOUR.  Students will not have another opportunity to review missed questions, so they must schedule enough time following the quiz/exam for the review. 

Competency Level:  A minimum competency level of 80% must be obtained on all CLS classes and laboratory examinations.   If a score of 80% is not achieved on an exam, the student must take a parallel retake exam and achieve at least an 80%.  The first exam score will be used for grading purposes.   Failure to achieve an 80% on a retake exam will result in a final letter grade for the course being no greater than a “C.”  If during the course of the semester, a student is required to take more than two retake examinations, the final letter grade for the course will be no greater than a “C.” 

Students with Disabilities: Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Services Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including the syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.
For more information about the SSD contact them at 801-626-6413, ssd@weber.edu, or departments.weber.edu/ssd

Academic Honesty: The Weber State University Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM) specifically outlines acceptable student behavior in the clinical laboratory and in the academic setting (PPM 6-22). Each student is responsible for reading and documenting having read the policy. A Clinical Laboratory Scientist must demonstrate honesty in every facet of the profession because, literally, patient lives depend on it!