The Transfusion Science Academy contains basic, intermediate and advanced level courses in transfusion science aimed at giving you the core knowledge to underpin your development in your role.
This could be as a biomedical scientist or laboratory assistant within an NHS trust, or an industry professional wishing to become confident in the terminology and context around transfusion.
These courses are delivered using a blend of online digital learning, alongside practical exposure to fundamental laboratory techniques to consolidate the theory and to give you a full and thorough understanding of the core concepts of transfusion science.
If you are looking to book on to our Advanced Transfusion Masterclass course, you can find more information on our Hospitals and Science website.
This 5 day course is a superb introduction to the basic practical skills needed in transfusion science, and covers the essential underpinning theory needed to perform routine transfusion laboratory techniques.
This 5-day course will give an insight into the specialist techniques that are utilised in the NHSBT Red Cell Immunohaematology laboratories to investigate complex cases, and will give attendees the opportunity to apply already securely embedded basic transfusion science knowledge in a case-based approach.
A 1-day course to enhance knowledge and understanding of specialist blood transfusion topics, aimed at practicing Specialist or Advanced Biomedical Scientists and beyond. This is an interactive day to encourage shared learning of complex transfusion science practice.