Immunohaematology (5 cr)

Code: 7B00GV17-3001

General information

Enrolment period: 02.07.2025 - 20.08.2025; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 20.08.2025 - 20.02.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Credits: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus: TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

Teachers: Tiina Ceder

Person in charge: Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Small groups: Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.); Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.); Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)

Small groups: Small group 1; Small group 2; Small group 3

Course: 7B00GV17

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to learn the key theoretical knowledge of immunohematology from the perspective of a biomedical laboratory scientist`s work and to practice blood transfusion serological laboratory tests, sample collection, analysis and interpretation.

After completing the course the student:
• knows the legislation, basic concepts and procedures related to blood transfusion
• knows the principles of storage, handling and use of different blood products
• can take blood samples for blood transfusion serological laboratory tests
• can perform basic blood transfusion serological tests and assess the reliability of the results
• knows the methodological principles of the tests
• knows the most common adverse effects of blood transfusion.

Content (course unit)

• Basic concepts and legislation of blood transfusion
• Blood transfusion practices and blood services in Finland
• Blood products
• Basics of blood transfusion serological tests
• Adverse effects and dangers of blood transfusion
• Blood safety activities
• Special situations concerning blood transfusion

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the basics of blood transfusion practices and the adverse effects and dangers of blood transfusion. The student knows the responsibility areas of the hospital blood center and the care unit for ensuring safe blood transfusion, the use of different blood products and the guidance related to blood transfusion activities. The student can perform basic serological tests related to blood transfusion under guidance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the blood transfusion practices and the adverse effects and risks of blood transfusion. The student knows the responsibilities of the blood service, the hospital blood center and the care unit for ensuring safe blood transfusion, the use of different blood products and the guidance related to blood transfusion activities. The student can perform basic serological tests for blood transfusion according to the work instructions, taking into account the preanalytical factors.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the blood transfusion practices and the adverse effects and risks of blood transfusion. The student knows the responsibilities of the blood service, the hospital blood center and the care unit for ensuring safe blood transfusion, the use of different blood products and the guidance related to blood transfusion activities. The student can produce high-quality basic studies taking into account preanalytical factors and realistically assessing their own success. The student can evaluate the reliability of blood transfusion serological tests.

Location and time

Syyslukukausi 2025
Kevätlukukausi 2026

Exam schedules

Tentit (2 kpl) examissa, ajankohdasta sovitaan orientaatio-tunnilla.
- teoriatentti, 3 op (SYKSY 2025)
- tulosten tulkinta -tentti, 2 op (KEVÄT 2026)

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakso arvioidaan asteikolla 0-5.
Opintojakso koostuu kahdesta kokonaisuudesta (teoria ja labrat), joissa molemmissa on osatoteutuksia.

TEORIA 3 op
- osallistuminen lähiopetukseen
- kirjallinen kurssitehtävä
- aktiivinen työskentely verkkoalustalla (itsenäiset tehtävät)
- Exam-tentti

LABRA 2 op
- 100% osallistuminen laboratorioharjoituksiin
- laboratoriopäiväkirja
- tulosten tulkinta -tentti Examissa

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Opintojakso koostuu luennoista, kirjallisesta kurssitehtävästä, itsenäisestä työskentelystä, laboratorioharjoituksista sekä tenteistä (2 kpl). Laboratorioharjoituksista pidetään laboratoriopäiväkirjaa.
Teoria 3 op: Luennot, kirjallinen kurssitehtävä, itsenäinen työskentely + tehtävät Moodlessa, tentti
Labra 2 op: Opetuslaboratoriossa harjoittelu, laboratoriopäiväkirja, tulosten tulkinta -tentti

Learning materials

Verensiirto-opas 2023, Duodecim (saatavilla Tuni-tunnuksilla),
Moodlessa jaettu materiaali.

Student workload

1 op = 27 h opiskelijan työtä, tämä sisältää sekä lähiopetuksen että itsenäisen työskentelyn.

Content scheduling

Tarkempi aikataulu Moodlessa orientaatioluennon jälkeen.

Completion alternatives

Aiemmin hankitun osaamisen hyväksilukeminen, ei muita valinnaisia suoritustapoja.