These quizzes will cover key concepts, theories, and practical applications discussed in the lectures, tutorials and readings.

There will be three (3) separate online quizzes to assess your knowledge of the unit material. Each quiz will consist of multiple-choice questions, true/false statements, and short answer questions. 
The topics examined, weighting and the opening and closing dates are outlined below. Each quiz MUST BE completed during the specific times. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date. A 72-hour grace period does not apply for this assessment item. 
You are allowed ONE (1) attempt on each quiz. Once you start the quiz, you will have a set time to complete it. 
You MUST PASS this assessment. The minimum overall mark required to pass this assessment task is 50% of the cumulative marks of all three (3) quizzes (1-3). 

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

These quizzes will evaluate the following.

Your understanding of key concepts.
Your ability to problem solve using key concepts.
Your retention of the course material throughout the term.

For Medical Scientists working in a Transfusion Laboratory, it is essential that laboratory techniques are performed and interpreted correctly each and every time. Failure to do so may lead to potentially fatal consequences. For this reason, demonstration of individual practical competence is vital. 

During the residential school you will complete the following. 

Part (A) Compulsory Practical Workbook (Pass/Fail): Students are required to transcribe all results and interpretations of each practical task in the relevant sections of this workbook. Completion of the workbook will evidence student engagement and understanding of the principles behind compatibility testing for safe transfusion practices. You must achieve a minimum of 80% marks to pass this assessment.

Part (B) Laboratory Practical Assessment (Pass/Fail): You will undertake an invigilated practical assessment in the last session of the residential school. You will be provided with a patient sample and a number of donor units to determine compatibility for safe transfusion outcomes. You will be required to accurately perform routine blood banking techniques to obtain valid results leading to the prevention of adverse transfusion outcomes. You must achieve a minimum of 80% marks to pass this assessment.

Students that are unable to achieve a pass grade in their first attempt will be offered one (1) reattempt on the same day at the residential school. 

Please note a 72-hour grace period does not apply to Part A and Part B of this assessment item. 

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

Part (A) Compulsory Practical Workbook (Pass/Fail): will be marked in class during the course of the Residential School at completion of each task. 

Students will be assessed on the following criteria.

Correct interpretation and explanation of results.
Demonstrate critical thinking ability in how you derived your conclusions from the clinical information provided.
Ability to define key concepts related to practical task performed during residential school.  

Part (B) Laboratory Practical Assessment (Pass/Fail):

You will be assessed on accurately performing the following criteria.

Correct patient and sample identification.
Correct interpretation of testing techniques.
Obtain and correctly transcribe valid results.
Correctly analyse results using critical thinking.
Determine compatibility of the donor units with a patient sample.
Explain how your results have achieved safe transfusion outcomes.
Students who fail the 1st attempt will be granted a second attempt. The second attempt will be conducted in the second half of the final day, prior to completion of the residential school session.