The course introduces the production, maturation, and function of normal blood cells; it covers the morphology of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, both for the immature and mature cells.  Anemia and leukemia are also covered.  Normal hemostasis is introduced.  This course also introduces blood group antigen systems and some basic blood bank testing.  It covers donor selection, donor unit testing, and possible transfusion reactions. 

Routine laboratory testing in hematology and hemostasis are also dealt with.