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Blood Component Transfusion - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited
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Price
£24.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
3 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Blood Component Transfusion - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Welcome to our online Blood Component Transfusion training course (blood component transfusion) for front-line healthcare professionals.

Using blood and blood components is a standard therapeutic procedure in NHS and private hospitals. Blood transfusion, if used safely and appropriately, will improve the quality of life or be a life-saving treatment for many patients.

Doctors and nurses, in particular, have an essential role in a safe blood transfusion. Therefore, registered nurses must have sufficient knowledge of the situations, amounts and methods of using blood components, possible side effects and necessary care of those receiving blood transfusions.

Certificate duration: 2 years

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Blood Component Transfusion - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

3 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Course aims

The aims and objectives of this online Blood Component Transfusion training course are to improve the awareness and competencies of healthcare professionals who administer blood and products in various clinical settings.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Blood Component Transfusion training course, the learner will:

  • Know the different blood groups,
  • Understand why blood transfusions are clinically necessary,
  • Know the risks and benefits associated with blood transfusions,
  • Know the alternative treatments available if the patient refuses a blood transfusion,
  • Know the potential adverse side effects and the things all healthcare staff should be aware of when caring for someone who has had a blood transfusion,
  • Have an understanding of the critical checks clinical staff have to take before, during and after administering a blood transfusion.

What is blood transfusion?

Blood transfusion is generally the process of receiving blood or blood products into one’s circulation intravenously. Transfusions are used for various medical conditions to replace lost components of the blood.

Why is Blood Component Transfusion training important?

Using blood and blood components is a standard therapeutic procedure in NHS and private hospitals. Blood transfusion, if used safely and appropriately, will improve the quality of life or be a life-saving treatment for many patients. Doctors and nurses, in particular, have an essential role in a safe blood transfusion. Therefore, nurses must have sufficient knowledge of situations, amount and methods of using blood components, possible side effects and necessary cares.

What is covered in this course?

This online Blood Component Transfusion training course covers the following:

  • The different blood groups and why people must get the correct blood group in a blood transfusion,
  • Different types of blood products and their purposes,
    • The purpose of a red cell transfusion, platelet transfusion and a Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) transfusion,
    • ABO and the Rh D blood groups.
  • How a patient’s blood group is determined,
  • The difference between a group and screen sample and a crossmatch sample,
  • The correct process of labelling blood samples,
  • Why blood transfusions are sometimes clinically necessary,
  • The risks and benefits associated with blood transfusions,
  • Alternatives to blood transfusions – for example, oral iron tablets,
  • The concerns patients may have about receiving a blood transfusion,
  • The importance of gaining the patient’s consent for a blood transfusion and the reasons why some patients may refuse this treatment,
  • The process associated with blood transfusion, including:
    • Blood sample collection,
    • The correct procedure of collection and transportation of blood components,
    • Collecting a blood bag from the blood storage point,
    • Safety checks,
    • Blood product administration to a patient,
    • Critical checks clinical staff must make and why they are required,
    • The equipment needed for a blood transfusion.
  • The safe process for the administration of different blood components,
  • Potential adverse reactions to a blood transfusion,
  • The risks of blood transfusion, including severe allergic reactions,
  • Managing risks related to blood transfusions,
  • Documentation about blood component transfusion.

Blood Component Transfusion - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Who is this course for?

This online Blood Component Transfusion training course is primarily aimed at those healthcare staff who are not directly involved in blood sampling, the decision to transfuse, or administering blood transfusions. However, senior clinical staff, including specialist nurses and doctors, will also find this course beneficial.

Healthcare staff who are specifically involved in the clinical decisions related to the blood transfusion process will receive more specialised training, and this may include completing the individual NHS Trust or private hospital’s internal classroom training or e-learning. Speak to your line manager or learning and development lead if you think this applies to you.

Blood Component Transfusion - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Blood Component Transfusion - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Blood Component Transfusion - Level 3 - Online Course - CPD Accredited.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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