Training activity information
Details
Observe a blood donation session, and reflect on the session
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
- Consider donor selection criteria, donor safety, specialist testing carried out a donor centres and the impact on patients and patient safety
- Appreciate the application of near patient testing for haemoglobin and donor selection health checks
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. |