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Introduction to Transfusion

Module information

Module details

Title
Introduction to Transfusion
Type
Rotation
Module code
S-HT-R2
Credits
10
Phase
1
Requirement
Compulsory

Aim of this module

This module will introduce trainees to the laboratory practices and principles of Transfusion Science in the context of their future role as a Clinical Scientist.

Work-based content

Training activities

# Learning outcome Training activity Type Action
# 1 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Attend an internal lab meeting or organisational Transfusion team meeting, and reflect on the meeting

 Type OTA Action View
# 2 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Shadow a Healthcare Scientist in Transfusion Science, reflect on their role

 Type OTA Action View
# 3 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

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

 Type OTA Action View
# 4 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Follow the pathway of a  patient blood sample from sample receipt through to reporting, and reflect on the journey

 Type OTA Action View
# 5 Learning outcome 1,3,4,6 Training activities

Explore a current innovation in the Transfusion Science, and reflect on the impact this will have on practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 6 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Training activities

Review the effect of accreditation within Transfusion, and reflect on how this guides practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 7 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Shadow a Transfusion Practitioner or Transfusion Clinician, and reflect on their role(s)

 Type OTA Action View
# 8 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe a blood donation session, and reflect on the session

 Type OTA Action View
# 9 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe a manual and automated antibody identification panel, and reflect on the techniques

 Type OTA Action View
# 10 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe a serological cross match, and reflect on the process

 Type OTA Action View

Assessments

Complete 1 Case-Based Discussion

Complete 1 DOPS or OCE

Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles

  • Pipette a small volume accurately.
  • Perform a manual ABO blood grouping interpretation.
  • Perform an antibody identification panel on a single antibody specificity.
  • Perform a manual antibody screen.

Observed Communication Event Titles

  • Gather a patient history relevant to the specialty from a patient, patient representative, or a member of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Present a patient history relevant to the specialty to a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Learning outcomes

# Learning outcome
1

Explore the contribution of Transfusion Science to patient care.
2

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Transfusion Science.
3

Describe the working practices of Transfusion Science.
4

Examine the impact of innovation in Transfusion Science.
5

Review the effect of legislation in Transfusion Science.
6

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

Clinical experiences

Activities

Information:

There is no clinical experiential learning associated with this module.

Academic content (MSc in Clinical Science)

Important information

The academic parts of this module will be detailed and communicated to you by your university. Please contact them if you have questions regarding this module and its assessments. The module titles in your MSc may not be exactly identical to the work-based modules shown in the e-portfolio. Your modules will be aligned, however, to ensure that your academic and work-based learning are complimentary.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module the trainee will be able to:

  1. Critically appraise the design, operation and performance of the tests and procedures required to enable selection of safe and appropriate blood and blood components for patients with a wide range of clinical conditions.
  2. Describe the range of blood components and products in common use and evaluate the importance of correct preparation and storage.
  3. Critically evaluate the partnership of Transfusion Science with other clinical specialisms in the investigation and management of common disorders and patient care, justifying the current legislation and guidance relevant to blood transfusion practice.

Indicative content

Blood products and components:

  • Preparation of storage.
  • Quality and safety.
  • Mandatory testing.
  • Principles of donor selection – screening testing.
  • Basic blood group systems – genes, antibodies and antigens.
  • Manual and automated techniques for ABO/D typing, serological crossmatching, red cell phenotyping antibody screening and identification.
  • Overview of blood transfusion services and the range of blood components/products manufactured and their applications.
  • Principles of pre-transfusion testing.
  • Normal ranges and predictive values for pathology tests to inform transfusion support.
  • Aetiology and clinical features of conditions requiring transfusion support.
  • Overview of current legislation/guidelines relevant to blood transfusion practice.
  • Principles and application of internal quality control and external quality assurance programmes.

Module assigned to

Specialties

Specialty code Specialty title Action
Specialty code SLS1-2-22 Specialty title Haematology & Transfusion Science [2022] Action View
Specialty code SLS1-2-23 Specialty title Haematology & Transfusion Science [2023] Action View
Specialty code SLS1-2-24 Specialty title Haematology & Transfusion Science [2024] Action View
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