AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the teaching unit, the student will be able to:

• Describe the organization of the transfusion service and the blood bank;
• Demonstrate awareness of the competencies applied by Biomedical Laboratory Technicians (BLTs) in these facilities;
• Distinguish and explain the processing and production procedures of first- and second-level blood components;
• List, compare, and differentiate the characteristics of blood components;
• List and compare the biological validation systems of blood components and the tests required to ensure the production of safe and effective components;
• Use appropriate technical-scientific language for the specific context;
• Build the theoretical foundation necessary for the practical internship.

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching unit consists of participatory lectures led by the instructor, focused on the processing and production of blood components. Synchronous interaction tools will be used to actively engage students, promote reflection, and encourage information sharing. To make the learning experience more engaging and interactive, cooperative learning will be encouraged through guided creation of mind maps, resolution of a Case-Based Learning (CBL) activity, and a debate to develop argumentative, critical thinking, and communication skills.To support the acquisition of essential knowledge for the internship in a blood component production and processing laboratory, audiovisual materials will be used to enhance inclusion and facilitate the learning process.

Students with certified Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), disabilities, or other educational needs are encouraged to contact the course instructor and the School/Department Disability Coordinator at the beginning of the course to agree on appropriate teaching methods that respect the course objectives and individual learning styles.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Competencies of the TSLB in the processing and production of blood components

Organization of the Transfusion Service and the Blood Bank

Processing and production of first- and second-level blood components

Biological validation systems for blood components

Quality control of blood components: technical and legislative aspects 

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Teaching materials provided by the instructor

National reference legislation:

Legge 21 ottobre 2005, n.219

Decreto Ministeriale 2 novembre 2015

Decreto Ministeriale 1 agosto 2019

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

First semester, 2025/2026

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Competency assessment will be conducted through an oral examination covering the topics discussed in class and aligned with the defined learning objectives.

Students with certified Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), disabilities, or other educational needs are invited to contact the instructor to agree on individual assessment methods that respect the intended learning outcomes.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral exam will evaluate the student's ability to describe the organization of a blood component processing and production laboratory, outline the related procedures, list, compare, and differentiate the characteristics of blood components, and explain the biological validation systems and tests required to ensure the production of safe and effective blood components.

Furthermore, the exam will assess the student’s ability to use technical-scientific language appropriate to the context.

Passing the exam certifies the acquisition of the following transversal competencies available to students as UniBadges: Advanced literacy 1; Basic social skills 1; Basic personal skills 1; Basic project development 1 – A.

Passing the exam is conditional upon meeting the minimum criteria defined by the expected learning outcomes.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact the instructor for further information not included in the teaching unit description