Blood Bank Training for BSc OTT-4th Semester Students
The Department of Operation Theatre Technology organized an enriching blood bank training at KVI Blood Bank, Amritsar for 10 days for the students of B.Sc. OTT 4th semester.
The training aimed to provide practical exposure to the students about the latest laboratory techniques and technologies.
Initially, the students were introduced to the various departments/sections of the blood bank such as Blood Collection Room, SDPC Room, Sterilization Washing Area, Transmissible Disease Lab, Cross Matching Room and Component Room and also briefed them of various equipments and their working along with their principles which were Sealer Machine, Oxygen Cylinder, Weighing Machine, Micropipette.
Under the guidance of Ms Suman and Ms Ranjana, the students got to know about the guidelines to be followed before entering the different sections of the Blood Bank where they followed the good sampling practices.
In addition, the students had the opportunity to interact with professionals (Dr. Pawandeep Rishi, Dr. Ravi Kumar Mahajan, Ms Manjit Kaur and Mr. Nitish) and gained practical insights.
The students have already participated twice in Blood Donation Camp near Durgiana Temple during their training period.
The visit to KVI Blood Bank Amritsar was a fantastic opportunity for the students of OTT-4th semester who gained practical exposure to the latest Techniques such as collection, storage, transfusion of blood and its components.
The students highly appreciated the efforts of the department and management of the institute for providing such an opportunity.
The incharge of Blood Bank motivated the students by Certifying them