Professional/Short course Applied Transfusion Science

Content

The course syllabus covers the following broad topics and sub-topics:

• The biology of blood transfusion
• Laboratory aspects of blood transfusion
• The process of blood transfusion (vein to vein)
• Transfusion transmitted infections
• Blood transfusion therapy
• Management of blood transfusion therapy.

 

Learning and Teaching

Teaching will be delivered in blocks with additional tutorials and interactive lectures. Face-to-face teaching will include practical classes, case studies and scenario-based teaching, using tools such as Resimion.

Teaching will be practice-led, embedding the application of transfusion science theory, together with current clinical management of blood transfusion therapy.

Assessment

The assessment will include a written examination and a portfolio of laboratory case studies.

The written examination will assess your knowledge on the breadth of the syllabus and evidence your ability to critically analyse and apply current research literature and clinical guidelines.

The portfolio will evidence interpretation of data obtained in laboratory practical classes and understanding of practical application of theoretical concepts, which are critical skills for transfusion specialists. 

Learners will be supported in this assessment by in-session guidance from the teaching team and formative feedback on work completed in the initial practical session.