PRINCIPLES OF BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS TRANSFUSION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PER343	PRINCIPLES OF BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS TRANSFUSION	5	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MEHMET KARTAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ABİDİN ÖZBEY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to give information about the preparation, protection, indications and complications of blood and blood products.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic Hematology Information, Approach to anemia and anemia, Thrombocytopenia and coagulation disorders, Preparation and preservation of blood and blood products, Indications of transfusion of blood and blood products, Complications of blood and blood products transfusion, Hemostasis in cardiovascular surgery and hemostasis, Cardiovascular surgery transfusion and reactions, Anticoagulants , Methods for idealizing heparin and protamine applications in cardiac surgery patients, Use of antifibrinolytic agents (aprotinin, epsilon aminocaproic acid) recombinant FVII preparations, Problem solving with case studies Problem solving with case examples, Innovations and guidelines on blood conservation techniques

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the preparation of blood and blood products.
Relate blood transfusion indications and complications.
Explains the hemostasis mechanism to recognize bleeding problems in surgery.
Explain heparin and protamine applications.
Explain the use of antifibrinolytic agents and recombinant FVII preparations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading of Literature	Basic Hematology Information	Lecture
2	Individual research	Anemia and approach to anemia	Lecture
3	Individual research	Thrombocytopenia and coagulation disorders	Lecture
4	Reading of Literature	Preparation and preservation of blood and blood products	Lecture
5	Reading of Literature	Indications for transfusion of blood and blood products	Discussion
6	Individual research	Blood and blood products transfusion complications	Discussion
7	Individual research	Bleeding problems and hemostasis in Cardiovascular Surgery	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Web-based research	Transfusion and Reactions in Cardiovascular Surgery	Lecture
10	Reading of Literature	Anticoagulants	Lecture
11	Web-based research	Methods to optimize heparin and protamine administration in cardiac surgery patients	Lecture
12	Web-based research	Use of recombinant FVII preparations of antifibrinolytic agents (aprotinin, epsilon aminocaproic acid)	Lecture
13	Individual research	Problem solving with case examples	Case Study
14	Individual research	Problem solving with case examples	Case Study
15	Reading of Literature	Innovations and guidelines on blood conservation techniques	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hillyer, C. D., Silberstein, L. E., Ness, P. M., Anderson, K. C., & Roback, J. D. (2006). Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine E-Book: Basic Principles and Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students can evaluate and apply the knowledge that is gained from lecture notes, application tools and visual and objective sources that support basic theoretical and practical courses,						5
2	They can monitor patient follow-up and, if necessary, they can apply appropriate drugs to the cardiopulmonary bypass system under the supervision of specialist doctors and anesthesiologist				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make installation and applications on Heart-lung machines and other equipment					4
2	They can make the necessary applications in situations requiring first aid.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can analyze the data related to patients and produces results.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make all the practices relevant to perfusion in accordance with perfusion techniques					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can fulfill their tasks completely.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can update their Perfusion-related knowledge, skills and competencies with the self-awareness of a lifelong learning and move further in their personal and professional fields.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can communicate effectively, informative and ethically with patients, relatives and with other health professionals.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make the preparation and application of the Heart-Lung machine and other auxiliary equipment				3
2	Compatible with Team work, individual responsibility can be fulfilled.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	6	4	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	106