Competency information
Details
Assess the suitability of potential related and unrelated (adult and cord blood) donors for HSCT, using local and national protocols
Considerations
- How to assure the quality of personal practice.
- Local and national protocols.
- Types of HSCT donor including:
- HLA matched related
- Haplo-identical
- Related/unrelated cord
- Unrelated adult
- Factors affecting HSCT donor selection.
- National and international standards and legislation relating to haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- Relevant advisory groups for donor selection.
- Sources of stem cells and donor registries applicable to haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- Local protocols for the clinical and laboratory work up of patients awaiting haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- Impact of HLA antibodies in HSCT and donor selection.
- Non-HLA factors relevant to donor selection.
- The need to manage records and all other information in accordance with applicable legislation, protocols and guidelines.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Perform the clinical and laboratory investigation of patients being considered for HSCT including the interpretation and reporting of results in the correct clinical context. |
| # 2 | Outcome Select suitable donors for HSCT under supervision. |
| # 3 | Outcome Assess the suitability of potential related and unrelated (adult and cord blood) donors for HSCT. |
| # 5 | Outcome Work in partnership with other clinical specialisms in the investigation of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and, where appropriate, with service users and support staff. |