Essential Haematology & Immunohaematology

Workshop convenors: Prof Indu Singh 

One-week (40 hours) intensive refresher training course Essential Haematology & Immunohematology: Theory & Practical

Contact Prof Indu Singh: i.singh@griffith.edu.au

Who can benefit: 

Scientists, technicians or other medical science graduates working in pathology related fields returning to work after a break, wanting to rotate around as multi-skilled scientists after a period of working in a specific discipline only? Anyone interested in refreshing his or her knowledge in essential Haematology and Immunohematology (Blood Banking). It will be useful to have some basic knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion to get most out of this refresher course.

Cost: Participants can choose to attend all 5 days for $1,760 GST Inc, 3 days for $1,540 GST Inc or 2 days for $1,210 GST Inc. If you would like to sign 2 or more staff up to the workshop you will be eligible for a 10% discount on the above prices if you choose to pay by invoice. Please contact i.singh@griffith.edu.au to arrange payment via invoice for 2 or more staff. 

Course content:  Two days will be dedicated to morphology and hemoglobin electrophoresis; one day will cover haemostasis and 2 days for immunohematology/ transfusion/ blood banking. Everyday first 2 hours lecture will provide the theoretical background including physiology, pathophysiology, and principles behind the material to be covered in hands on laboratory session on the day. All attendees will get a chance to perform all the tests under supervision of experienced practicing scientists also involved in teaching medical laboratory science students at university

Certification:  Griffith University will provide micro-credentials and digital badge for completion of the 5 days workshops or a certificate of completion for 2 or 3 days of attendance. AIMS will provide 10 CPD credit points towards APACE for each day attended (50 CPD for full 5-day course).

Maximum Capacity: Only 20 attendees can be accommodated on each day due to need for individualized supervision during laboratory session.

When: 20th October– 24th October

You can choose to register for the full week, or choose between several 2 day or 3 day options.
Monday / Tuesday will focus on Blood Cells
Wednesday will focus on Haemostasis
Thursday / Friday will focus on Transfusion Science

Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm everyday (Morning Tea, Lunch & Parking provided)

Where: Griffith University Gold Coast Campus