Blood Transfusion – CPD Accredited

An introduction to blood transfusions for staff that need to understand the process of blood transfusion and real world scenarios to help support patients who have had a transfusion.

This course develops an understanding of the Blood Transfusion process for learners who are not directly involved with this process to widen their broad understanding of the subject.

• Name the different blood groups and describe why it is important that people get the correct blood group in a blood transfusion
• List different types of blood products and name at least one purpose of each type of blood product
• Describe how someone’s blood group is determined
• Explain why blood transfusions are sometimes clinically necessary
• Briefly describe the risks and benefits associated with blood transfusions
• Describe alternatives to blood transfusions – for example, oral iron tablets
• Briefly describe the process associated with collecting a blood sample, collecting a blood bag from the blood storage point and administering it to a patient – including key checks clinical staff must make and why
• Briefly describe the concerns patients may have about receiving a blood transfusion
• Explain why it is important to gain the patient’s consent for a blood transfusion and the reasons why some patients may refuse this treatment

Certificate

On successful completion of this course learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement award from HRUK Group.

This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £3.99.

Course Format

This course is delivered online via E-Learning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the courses.

Course Duration

All of our Speciality, Mandatory or Multi Sector Online courses require a minimum of between 1 & 2 hours to complete in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for 12 months from the date of accessing the course for the first time. There is no time limit to complete the course during this 12 month period.

The assessment can be re-taken as many times as the learner requires at no extra cost. We must advise that the questions do change each time. All of our Speciality, Mandatory or Multi Sector Online courses are designed to teach as well as assess.

Course Support

When you are studying one of our Speciality, Mandatory or Multi Sector Online courses it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of HRUK course specialists that want you to succeed in your studies. Our specialists are able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have.

Compatibility

All of our Speciality, Mandatory or Multi Sector Online courses are fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, and Tablet and Smartphone devices. All of these courses can be accessed wherever you have an internet connection.

What is the course used for?

The module can be used as Induction, Awareness, Refresher and Foundation Training.

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