MLS - 585 Selected Topics & Comprehensive Review

Advanced study of current trends; assigned topics in current literature read, evaluated and discussed. Topics include, but are not limited to, basics of research and education, information systems in blood bank, parentage testing, medical-legal, and ethical aspects of blood banking, and laboratory math for the blood banker. A comprehensive review and exam is provided for students completing the SBB program and eligible to sit for the ASCP SBB certification examination. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisites: General knowledge of immunohematology and consent of the instructor. Credit Hours: 3