Objectives:
- Theoretical:
- ABO system and discrepancies
- Rh system and discrepancies
- Other blood groups (Kell, Kidd, Duffy, MNSs, Gerbich)
- Direct antiglobulin test
- Comparison of gel and tube methodologies
- Transfusion reactions
- Drug-related hemolysis
- Inventory management
- Emergency blood release
- Massive transfusion
- Hemolytic disease of the newborn
- Transfusion-transmitted diseases and look-back
- Filtration
- Irradiation
- Practical:
- ABO/D typing
- Antibody screen
- Crossmatch
- Immediate-spin
- AHG-phase
- DAT
- Elution
- Antibody identification
- ZZAP
Clinical Responsibilities (after proven competence):
- Evaluation of DAT results
- Evaluation of antibody workups
- Transfusion reaction workups
- Component substitutions for inventory management (excluding Rh-incompatible)
Assessments:
- ABO typing and discrepancies
- Rh(D) typing and discrepancies
- Antibody identification
- DAT and drug-related hemolysis evaluations
- Transfusion reaction assessments
- Post-training
Working Hours:
- 0900-1700, Saturday through Wednesday
- Must carry pager for clinical responsibilities
Original Date: 26/6/06 for NGHA Riyadh, Reviewed 27/8/20