Training activity information

Details

Observe a manual and automated blood group and antibody screen, and reflect on the process

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

  • Appreciate the differences between normal and abnormal results and flags raised for abnormal results and the occurrence of spurious results

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Explore the contribution of Transfusion Science to patient care.

# 2 Outcome

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Transfusion Science.

# 3 Outcome

Describe the working practices of Transfusion Science.

# 6 Outcome

Compare and contrast the practice of Transfusion Science with other specialties.