This course provides an introduction to the fundamental knowledge underpinning routine practical techniques used within a transfusion laboratory. Alongside the theoretical background and knowledge, the course offers basic practical experience of routine transfusion techniques, performed within a transfusion laboratory environment.
The course is structured to deliver knowledge using a combination of digital learning sessions or modules, and practical training in a laboratory environment. The 5 day course is deliberately constructed to offer an accessible learning experience to prepare learners for either progression onto our specialist courses or for hands-on experience in a role within a live environment, such as a transfusion laboratory to embed their skills.
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Attendees should be working in an NHSBT laboratory or be working in or rotating into a hospital transfusion laboratory, and have basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and health and safety.
This course is specifically designed for:
If you do not fit into one of these categories, then please contact scientificandclinicaltrai@nhsbt.nhs.uk to discuss which transfusion science course best fits your needs.
This course will enable you to:
The following topics are covered within this course:
The Practical Introduction to Transfusion Science course is a 5-day programme.
There are 3 days of structured digital learning packages and virtual classroom teaching over Zoom, presenting opportunity for the application of theory to case-based exercises and providing facilitated learning and group discussion.
There are 2 days of face-to-face, practical laboratory-based teaching in a training laboratory
Please ensure that you have received an email confirming your enrolment and Joining Instructions for accessing the Brightspace e-learning platform. The Zoom link for the virtual classroom sessions will be posted in Announcements in Brightspace prior to the course starting. If you have any problems in accessing Brightspace or the Zoom virtual classroom, then please email scientificandclinicaltrai@nhsbt.nhs.uk
As this is a two-part course you MUST ensure you book a part 1 (Online/Theory) session that is BEFORE a part 2 (Practical) session. Bookings that are made with part 2 first will be cancelled and you will be asked to rebook following the above instructions.
When you are booking your part one and part two booking should be within 3 months of each other. If this isn't possible for any reason, please contact us directly on scientificandclinicaltrai@nhsbt.nhs.uk where one of our team will assist.
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