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Erythrocyte immunology training program
Héma-Québec's erythrocyte immunology training program is offered online and is designed to promote knowledge and support best practices in transfusion medicine. Funded by the Héma-Québec Foundation, this program is designed to facilitate access to learning for a greater number of participants, and is intended for the following professionals:
- Blood bank technicians
- Sales representatives
Héma-Québec's erythrocyte immunology training program offers different levels of training with content adapted to your needs and your sector of activity.
Blood bank technicians
The aim of this training program is to provide theoretical and practical training in methodology and techniques for solving the immunological problems encountered on a daily basis in a blood bank laboratory, as well as those associated with serological studies of patients suffering from autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Learn more about the realities in a blood bank!
Level 1
Course Objective
To provide methodology and techniques for solving simple immunological problems encountered daily in a blood bank laboratory.
Duration
- 20 hours of theoretical training (7 hours of videos, 18 modules to complete, 8 case studies)
- Online training (3 months of access to content)
Cost
$250
Prerequisite
Basic knowledge of erythrocyte immunology
Training program
- Basic concepts and analyses in blood banking
- Basics of immunology
- ABO system and mismatches
- Rh system
- Lewis system
- The different blood group systems including Kell, Kidd, Duffy, MNS, P1PK and Globoside
- Antibody identification
- Transfusion protocol
- Prenatal testing
- Quality control
- Molecular Biology
- Preparation and production of monoclonal antibodies for blood bank laboratories
- Rare cell preservation
Level 1 courses are offered in French, English and Spanish.
Accredited training
The hours of training offered in Level 1 (20h) of Héma-Québec's erythrocyte immunology course are recognized by theOrdre professionnel des technologistes médicaux du Québecand by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.
Access Training Courses
The web browser used must be a recent version to allow you to access the training website (example: Internet Explorer 8 or later / Safari 5 and later / Firefox 22 and later / Chrome 23 and later).
Objective
These workshops will enable you to apply the theory covered in the theoretical training, as well as contextualize certain typical cases through case studies.
The workshops take place at Héma-Québec's facility on the Université Laval campus in Quebec City.
Duration
7 hours of practical training - offered on site
Cost
$350
Dates
Winter 2025
March 14th 2025 2 places available
March 21st 2025 1 place available
April 4th 2025 FULL
April 11st 2025 FULL
Prerequisite
Completion of the theoretical training in erythrocyte immunology - Level 1
Training program
- ABO determination and mismatches
- Rh determination
- Direct antiglobulin test
- Screening and identification of irregular anti-erythrocyte antibodies
- Elimination and selection of discriminating cells
- Cold reacting antibodies
- Compatibility testing
- Phenotyping
- Preferred Laboratory Practices
Level 1 Practical Workshops are offered in English and French.
A reimbursement program is available for these workshops. This reimbursement program applies only to participants residing outside Quebec City, but within the province of Quebec.
Register
To register for the practical workshops in erythrocyte immunology, please complete this form (in French only) and send it to the email address shown in the document.
Also offered according to the availability of our trainers, it is also possible to hold these practical workshops in your physical workplace (certain conditions may apply). Please contact our Héma-Québec training team directly for more information:
- Email : education@hema-quebec.qc.ca
- Phone : 418 780-4362, ext. 2200 or toll free: 1 800 267-9711, ext. 2200
Level 2
Objective
The fundamentals of serological investigation of warm autoantibody hemolytic anemias are reviewed. The physiopathology of this type of anemia and the transfusion modalities are discussed. The different laboratory techniques used in the resolution of this type of case as well as the manufacturers' inserts are presented. In addition, a few cases are presented to observe the possible particularities according to the laboratory results obtained. The function of antibodies in the humoral immune system response as well as the process of complement activation and its role in immune defense are presented. The genotyping results and interpretation of the serological reports are reviewed.
De plus, quelques cas théoriques sont présentés afin d’observer les particularités possibles selon les résultats de laboratoire obtenus. La fonction des anticorps dans la réponse humorale du système immunitaire ainsi que le processus d’activation du complément et son rôle dans la défense immunitaire sont présentés. Les résultats de génotypage accompagnant les rapports d’études sérologiques et leur interprétation sont passés en revue.
Duration
12 hours of theoretical training (4 hours of videos, 10 modules to complete, 4 case studies)
Cost
$200
Prerequisite
Completion of the theoretical training in erythrocyte immunology level 1.
Training program
- Classification of autoimmune hemolytic anemias and review of techniques related to their investigation
- Physiopathology of this type of anemia and transfusion modalities
- Function of antibodies in the humoral response of the immune system
- Activation process and role of complement in immune defense
- Basics of genotyping and serology reports
Level 2 courses are offered in French and English.
Accredited training
The hours of training offered in Level 2 (12h) of Héma-Québec's erythrocyte immunology course are recognized by the Ordre professionnel des technologistes médicaux du Québec and by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.
Access Training Courses
The web browser used must be a recent version to allow you to access the training website (example: Internet Explorer 8 or later / Safari 5 and later / Firefox 22 and later / Chrome 23 and later).
Objective
These workshops will enable you to apply the theory covered in the theoretical training, as well as contextualize certain typical cases through case studies.
The workshops take place at Héma-Québec's facility on the Université Laval campus in Quebec City.
Duration
7 hours of practical training - offered on site
Cost
$350
Dates
Fall 2024
November 29th 2024 1 place available
December 6th 2024 FULL
Winter 2025
May 9th 2024 1 available place
May 23th 2025 FULL
May 30th 2025 1 available place
Prerequisite
Completion of the theoretical training in erythrocyte immunology - Level 2
Training program
- Antibody screening and identification
- Adsorption
- Elution
- Determination of phenotypes after antibody dissociation
Level 2 Practical Workshops are offered in English and French.
A reimbursement program is available for these workshops. This reimbursement program applies only to participants residing outside Quebec City, but within the province of Quebec.
Register
To register for the practical workshops in erythrocyte immunology, please complete this form (in French only) and send it to the email address shown in the document.
Also offered according to the availability of our trainers, it is also possible to hold these practical workshops in your physical workplace (certain conditions may apply). Please contact our Héma-Québec training team directly for more information:
- Email : education@hema-quebec.qc.ca
- Phone : 418 780-4362, ext. 2200 or toll free au 1 800 267-9711, ext. 2200
Sales representatives
Master the basic concepts of erythrocyte immunology, including the main blood group systems and techniques used in serological investigations. Training provides methodology and techniques for solving simple immunological problems encountered daily in a blood bank laboratory, as well as more complex cases such as the investigation of patients suffering from autoimmune hemolytic anemias.
Familiarize yourself with the realities of your blood bank clients. Speak the same language as your clients!
Objective
Acquire a basic understanding of immunohematology, including the main blood group systems and techniques used in serological investigations. Learn some methodologies and techniques to help your customers solve simple immunological problems encountered daily in a blood bank laboratory.
The training sessions are live and can be done virtually or in-person.
Practical workshops with adapted content are available on request with the option of using your products, including your reagents and equipment, according to your methodology.
Includes
- PDF document of theoretical content Glossary of frequently used terms and abbreviations Interactive questions Training evaluation Certificate of completion 1 hour post-training group consultation (optional)
Topics could include
- Basic concepts in immunohematology
- Basics of immunology
- The main blood group systems such as ABO, Rh, Kell, MNS, Duffy and Kidd
- Antibody identification
- Transfusion protocol
- Prenatal testing
- Concept of quality management systems
- Basics of molecular biology
- Preparation and production of monoclonal antibody reagents for blood bank laboratories
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemias: classification and pathophysiology, techniques related to their investigation Function of antibodies in the humoral response of the immune system
- Activation processes and role of complement in immune defense
Registrer
For more information, or to discuss your training needs for your sales representatives, please contact us:
- Email : education@hema-quebec.qc.ca
- Phone : 418 780-4362, ext.2200 or toll free au 1 800 267-9711, ext. 2200
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