An overview of transfusion medicine from basic science concepts to the regulations and quality systems required, along with research concepts and presentation skills. Principles of basic genetics, immunology and red blood cell biochemistry are investigated and applied to blood group serology. An in-depth look at the regulations and accreditations governing the field of transfusion medicine including FDA, CLIA and AABB. Includes an introduction to quality management systems and how they apply to blood collection, donor laboratory testing and patient laboratory testing. Provides an overview of principles of research and an introduction to preparing for oral and written presentation.

An in-depth study of the human blood groups whose antigens are carbohydrate-based to include the ABO and P blood group systems and Lewis system. Discusses history, genetics and biochemistry of the carbohydrate-based antigens. Explores their relationship to transfusion therapy and disease epidemiology. Reviews principles of hemagglutination and complement system.

An in-depth study of the human blood groups whose antigens are protein-based to include, but not limited to: Rh, LW, MNSs, Duffy, Kidd, Kell and Lutheran blood group systems. Discusses history, genetics and biochemistry of the protein-based antigens. Explores their relationship to transfusion therapy and disease epidemiology. Includes practical experience in problem solving patient or donor typing problems and identifying antibodies to blood group antigens.

A comprehensive investigation into the theoretical and practical basis involving the selection and processing of blood donors. Presents a thorough understanding of the physiological aspects of blood storage and transport. Emphasizes infectious disease testing as well as the FDA, AABB and CLIA regulations concerning testing.

A systematic approach in acquiring the fundamentals and principles of planning and implementing an educational program in the clinical setting. Offers practice of presentation skills in a classroom setting and state meeting. Also prepares the transfusion medicine practitioner to manage operational and fiscal affairs in a donor center or transfusion service.

An advanced study in the pathological mechanisms underlying the production of human disease involving anemias and leukemias. Emphasizes autoimmune hemolytic anemias, drug-dependent immune hemolytic anemias and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Also discusses parentage testing requirements.

A study of the procedures performed, as well as a complete understanding of disease process as it relates to serological and molecular detection of bleeding and clotting diseases. An in-depth look at the immune system as it relates to transplantation. A formal study of the aspects of histocompatibility, platelet and neutrophil immunology and bleeding and clotting disorders. Also discusses histocompatibility antigens and nomenclature in relation to transfusion and transplantation.

An advanced study in the pathophysiology of blood transfusion. Reviews indications for blood transfusion including blood component therapy. Also studies adverse events in transfusion medicine. Emphasizes practical aspects of blood management within a transfusion service.

In-depth study of concepts, theories, and laboratory techniques in the broad area of transfusion medicine which are not covered in regular courses.

Scholarly reports on selected topics in transfusion medicine/immunohematology. Attendance required of all full-time graduate students. SNC/UNC grade assessment.

Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in Transfusion Medicine.

Project and concluding paper that integrates the subspecialty course work with transfusion medicine.

Project and concluding paper on selected subject that integrates Specialist in Blood Banking course work.

Master's thesis for M.S.T.M. candidates. S/U grade assessment.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as less than half-time status only, cannot be used in conjunction with other courses, and does not qualify students for financial aid or loan deferment.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their professional project. Any professional project credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Professional Project Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their professional project. Any project credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Professional Project Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their professional project. Any professional project credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Professional Project Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.

Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.