Blood Transfusion Online Course

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.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

The topics we cover on the course:

• 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

Course Format

Our accredited courses are delivered online via our bespoke e-learning platform, which is highly interactive and user-friendly. You can resume or stop your course at any time, and it will remember the exact point where you left off.

Course Duration

The duration depends on the level and experience of the learner. As a guide, Level 1 takes approximately 1 hour, and Level 2 takes approximately 2 hours to complete. You have 12 months to take the course; however, there is no time limit for completion.

Course accreditation

Our course is accredited by the CPD Group as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Course Assessment Process:

• This course is accredited by The CPD Group
• Our Online test will be multiple choice. You can retake the test at no extra cost to improve your grade.
• An accredited certificate is awarded upon completion.

Benefits of studying with Study247:

• 100% Pass Rates
• Easy to complete
• Ability to study at your own pace 24/7
• You can pause and rewind the material at any time
• Studying is broken down into easily manageable sections
• Access to study material for 12 months
• Our students are eligible to apply for a TOTUM Pro Card.

Course FAQ's

When will I receive my course login details?

Once you have purchased this course - Please allow up to 24 hours in order to receive your login details. Usually this is much sooner, and there are occasions that the email may go into your junk folder. If you do not receive an email from us please let us know via the contact form on our website.

Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What if I don't pass the test?
If you don’t pass the test first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

How long does it take to complete the course?
We estimate that the entire program is likely to take around 2-4 hours to work through initially, but you may want to allow more time to repeat some areas. You should allow an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

This course is aimed at all staff working in the care environment who work with people with dementia, such as Health and social care workers, Nurses, and Healthcare Professionals.

Access to computer with internet access.

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