The Basic Course is offered biennially and alternates with the Specialists Course.
Purpose:
The curriculum is designed to provide the technician/technologist with a well rounded background in basic transplant immunology and related laboratory skills and provides the transplant fellow with basic immunology.
Objective:
By the end of the course, the successful student will meet the needs of the beginning HLA technician/technologist by providing pertinent information about HLA testing, methodologies, and information necessary to meet the ASHI Statement of Competency.
Syllabus:
Each student will receive a comprehensive course syllabus containing:
- Lecture summaries
- Lecture outlines
- References and bibliography
Applicant Requirements:
Minimum of three months experience in an HLA Laboratory. B.S. degree in an appropriate biological science or MT(ASCP) or other appropriate registry.
Curriculum Outline
- Basic Immunology
- Molecular Genetics
- Transplant Immunology
- Molecular Typing
- Alleles, Epitopes, Haplotypes & Disease Associations
General Information
Anticipated in-person for 2025 and 2027.
When the course is held in-person, the registration fee includes continental breakfast, breaks and lunch daily as well as a welcome reception. Hotel, transportation, and other arrangements/costs are the student's responsibility.
Anticipated virtually in 2024 and 2026.
When the course is held virtually, registration fee includes On-Demand access to lecture videos for 6 months and two live virtual office hours with faculty.
The official language for the course is English.
The course is ABHI certified.
Please contact Arlene Skinner for additional information.
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