BLOOD TRANSFUSION TECHNOLOGY 

For blood donation and component processing, Fresenius Kabi offers medical devices. These include as cell separators (apheresis systems), autotransfusion devices, blood bag and filter systems as well as the related blood processing equipment. Component processing consists of the separation and collection of certain blood cells. 

Blood Cell Separator

The Fresenius cell separator has three areas of application: 

Donate blood cells: obtaining cells from the blood of the donor for transfusion, for example for the treating coagulation dysfunctions or leukemia patients

Remove cancer cells: removing diseased cells or blood plasma from the blood of a patient with the leukemia or an autoimmune disease, i. e., in patients with disorders where the body produces defense substances against its own cells

Collect a patient’s cells: Collect cells from the patient’s own blood for re-infusion, for example prior to operation.

Blood bag systems

Blood bag systems are the foundation for the worldwide blood supply by “classical” blood donation. More than 90 percent of all blood donations are processed in these systems that consist of up to the six different bags with variable functions. 

A combination of bags with the venous cannulae and integrated needle protection, pre-donation sampling pouches and different filtration devices form the basis for the highly professional whole blood collection systems. They allow producing the different blood component preparations according to the national and international standards. Blood donation and processing with these systems is supplemented by other devices such as automated scales and blood separators, sterile docking systems and sealers to name a few. 

Donate blood cells

A cell separator is primarily used to collect blood platelets or thrombocytes. While red blood cells mainly transport oxygen and other blood cells ward off pathogens, thrombocytes play an important role in the blood clotting. Patients with the too few thrombocytes suffer from an inability of the blood to the coagulate properly. Injuries can lead to potentially dangerous bleeding. One example of the cause of thrombocyte deficiency is cancer therapy. Doctors infuse patients with healthy donor thrombocytes following treatment. 

Thrombocytes are obtained most effectively with the blood cell separator. The machine, which works like a centrifuge, gently separates thrombocytes from the other blood components. Components that are not needed are immediately returned to the donor. Because only the thrombocytes are taken, which regenerate much quicker than the red blood cells, a donor may donate much more frequently than in regular whole-blood donations. The cell separator also allows a much larger number of thrombocytes to be collected per donation than in whole blood. All patients who require the large number of thrombocytes can benefit double from the procedure – regular transfusions include thrombocytes from several sources but a blood cell separator can reduce the number of donors needed per transfusion. This allows a doctor to select thrombocytes from the most appropriate donors. This is important because the efficacy of the thrombocytes improves when the blood groups of the donors and recipients match.

Eligibility Criteria of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Blood Transfusion Technology

B.Sc in Blood Transfusion Technology course is open to anyone who has completed Higher Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) with a PCB or PCM stream or any other examination regarded as equivalent with a minimum score of 50%.

The candidate must have completed a two-year diploma with a cumulative grade point average of 45 percent (40 per cent for ST / SC  or OBC non-creamy layer / MBC non-creamy layer). 

Benefits of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Blood Transfusion Technology 

 The curriculum instructs students on a variety of practical aspects of blood bank technology, including storage and collection. As a result, it equips candidates with a thorough technical understanding, elevating them to prominence in the industry.

·         Allied Health Sciences, Medical, Technical, Nursing, in-depth medical research, and problem-solving are just the few of the essential skills that a student will be acquire while completing the course.

·         Numerous Job Opportunities: This is one of the most popular professional choices among Indian candidates. Paramedics, Endoscopy Technicians, Laboratory Technicians, Blood Transfusion Technicians, and Operation Theatre Technicians, Paramedical Researchers, Nurses, and other healthcares professionals can benefit from the training.

·         Students with the BSc in Blood Transfusion Technology can work in the various fields, including medicine, healthcare, education, research development, and more. 

Fees Structure and Duration of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Blood Transfusion Technology

The average fee for B.Sc in Blood Transfusion Technology is the between INR 50,000 to INR 1,40,000. Duration of this course is three years. 

Career and Job Opportunities after Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Blood Transfusion Technology

As a result of the information acquired, the graduate in this subject is entitled to a higher income. They are entitled to a 4 to 8 LPA beginning pay, which increases with seniority and on-the-job experience. 

Graduates can work in the various fields after completing the course, including nursing, therapy, paramedic healthcare professionals, nursing homes, and doctor’s assistants, teaching, research development, and so on. Hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and health departments, and other public and private organizations offer Various career opportunities. They have the option of working in paramedical science. They can work as a laboratory technician, a blood transfusion technician, an operating room technician, a paramedical researcher, nurse, and so on. 

Course Details:

Blood transfusion refers to the administration of donated blood products such as red blood cells, platelets or plasma. Blood transfusion is indicated in the treatment of the various conditions including trauma, bleeding disorders and blood loss due to the surgery. Blood transfusion is required when blood loss has occurred or the body fails to produce enough blood or blood components to meet the body’s needs. 

Top universities:

·         Mewar University

·         AFMC Pune

·         NIMS University

·         JIPMER Puducherry

·         DMCH Ludhiana

·         Vinayaka Mission University

·         TMU Moradabad 

Modes of blood transfusion Technology:

Candidates can pursue the Blood transfusion Technology course in offline full-time or part-time as well as online also. Below are the modes of blood transfusion Technology courses in detail: 

Full-Time blood transfusion Technology

A full-time PhD program is a three-year program in which students must attend regular classes. The classes are held in person, and candidates will be required to visit the college to complete them. 

Part-Time blood transfusion Technology

A part-time blood transfusion Technology is a doctorate program for candidates who cannot commit to regular attendance. Applicants can study according to their schedules in this way. 

Distance Blood transfusion Technology

Blood transfusion Technology is also available as the correspondence program. This course is available through correspondence from a variety of the remote learning institutes. IGNOU is the most well-known and of the distance learning institutions. Blood transfusion Technology through correspondence is advantageous for those who desire to get the degree while maintaining their current employment. 

Private universities with benefits:

There are the few private institutes offering the course to admit the candidates based on their performance in a relevant entrance test followed by the round of the Personal Interview. 

Government universities with benefits:

•        You must be well aware of the type of questions that are frequently asked in an in the benefit

•        A very good score in the entrance test will increase your chances of getting admitted to a good college.