Blood Transfusion e-Learning CPD

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.

Learning Outcomes

• • Name the different blood groups and describe the importance of the correct blood group
  • 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
  • Briefly describe the process associated with collecting a blood sample
  • Briefly describe the concerns patients may have
  • Explain why it is important to gain the patient’s consent for a blood transfusion
  
  NOTE: You can download a CPD Certificate as soon as you have completed this course.