The aim of the programme is to meet the training needs of Speciality Registrars who are studying for the Part 1 RCPath examination in Haematology and Transfusion Medicine.
This comprehensive course includes tutorials, seminars, case studies, data interpretation and exercises relating to transfusion practice.
It is delivered over 3 consecutive weeks (15 days) by virtual classroom on Zoom. In week 2, on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday you will attend a 3-day practical in an NHSBT Training Laboratory, at Barnsley, Tooting (London), Filton (Bristol), Manchester, or Newcastle, where you will complete practical transfusion science techniques under supervision. Practicals will be offered at 3 locations for each ITM course.
If you are an NHS England Employee refer to NHS Course Booking information before enrolling on to a course.
If you are interested in courses taking place in the next financial year, please view our future dates and request to be added to our waiting list.
The programme is for:
Medical staff should have attended the ‘Essential Transfusion Medicine’ programme prior to attending the Intermediate Transfusion Medicine course.
This course will enable you to:
The following topics are covered within this course:
This comprehensive course includes structured digital learning packages and virtual classroom teaching over Zoom from transfusion specialists, in the form of tutorials and seminars, presenting opportunity for the application of theory to case-based exercises and providing facilitated learning and group discussion.
Please ensure that you have received an email confirming your enrolment and Joining Instructions for accessing the Brightspace e-learning platform 2 weeks prior to the course start. The Zoom link for the virtual classroom will be posted in Announcements in Brightspace prior to the course beginning.
Core reading material that may help you with this programme;
There is assessment as part of this programme; informal tutor observation during the course, questions and informal discussions, course exercises, data interpretation and assessments.
If you have any problems in accessing Brightspace or the Zoom virtual classroom, then please email scientificandclinicaltrai@nhsbt.nhs.uk
NOTE: If you are unable to see any course dates listed below, this means the course is fully booked. All courses scheduled for 2027/28 will be available for booking from early 2027. More information on upcoming dates will be placed in the “Future Dates” section as soon and the course calendar has been finalised.
When future course dates are published, you may join the waiting list for the course you are interested in. Please note that joining the waiting list does not guarantee a place. Once a course date is open for booking, you will be notified by email.
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