About this Blood Transfusions Training Course

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In an acute hospital setting, the transfusion of blood components and blood products is an integral part of everyday life. The blood safety and quality regulations 2005 became part of British law after a European directive concerning blood transfusions. It became a legal requirement that every unit of a blood product issued for transfusion has to be fully traceable from donor to receipt.

Duration

Dependent on delivery method, this course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level

There are no barriers to entry on this course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification

On completion of this course, either download your certificate or access at a later date online.

Accreditations

This course is CPD accredited. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Blood Transfusions Training Course Outline

The aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of Blood Transfusions and understand the process.

The key points covered in this course are:

Blood groups
The process of transfusions
Preparation of medication
Types of reactions
Equipment required for transfusions

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Blood Transfusions Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, learners should know and understand the following:

Understand the importance of maintaining quality and safety of blood products
Understand the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration
Be familiar with Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005
Know the safe transfusion practice in line with current legislation
Understand the anatomy and physiology of blood products
Understand the full cycle from blood donation to transfusion
Know the standard safety checks when handling blood products
Be able to identify and manage adverse clinical incidents that relate to blood transfusions
Be familiar with the equipment required to administer blood transfusions