Transfusion medicine

By completing this course you will:

Understand the genetics, inheritance, structure and role of red cell antigens
Gain valuable knowledge about the different blood components, and their preparation and screening prior to transfusion
Develop an understanding of the legislation and guidelines regarding transfusion and the management of blood transfusion

Though open to anyone, this short course is ideally suited to those working in the healthcare sector and will be of interest to those in professional and support roles including:

nurses
healthcare workers
Social care workers
allied health care professionals

The course is widely available for anyone to take part in regardless of age, location or education status.

However, there are some basic requirements. You will need access to the internet whether it is on your PC, tablet, mobile or other electronic devices, as well as a valid email address to register with our online learning environment in order to take part in the course.

You will need to agree to the terms and conditions before you start the course which will be available when you enrol.

We are proud to be an accredited provider of the CPD Standards Office for our online short courses and free courses, demonstrating that they conform to CPD best practice and are appropriate for inclusion in a formal CPD record.

You will study this course 100% online. It comprises a range of activities including:

reading extracts from texts
completing quizzes
watching short videos
undertaking written tasks to reflect on your learning
There is no obligation for you to undertake every activity but being involved in all aspects of the course will help you to achieve a well-rounded knowledge about transfusion medicine.

There is no graded assessment. Instead, you will receive a badge for each completed Unit, and then upon completion of the whole course, you will be awarded with an e-certificate.