Newcastle Laboratories

Mandatory
Training

Blood Transfusion eLearning packages have now moved over to the national (3 yearly) training packages in line with other mandatory training. To find them search for ‘blood’ and you should get a list of 13 modules (Don’t worry, nobody should need to do all 13 modules!). Below is a breakdown of modules required dependant on role in transfusion.

 

Administration of Blood Components Only:
  • Adult Patients Complete – Blood Transfusion 01 and Blood Transfusion 09
  • Paed Patients Complete – Blood Transfusion 04 and Blood Transfusion 09
Sampling for transfusion only:
  • Nurses/Doctors Complete – Blood Transfusion 09 and Blood Transfusion 12
  • Paed patients Complete  –  Blood Transfusion 04, Blood Transfusion 09 and Blood Transfusion 10
Sampling and Administration:
  • Adult patients Complete – Blood Transfusion 01, Blood Transfusion 09 and Blood Transfusion 10
  • Paed patients Complete  –  Blood Transfusion 04, Blood Transfusion 09 and Blood Transfusion 10

Please Note: The modules listed above are the mandatory training required for carrying out the roles in transfusion however some of the other modules are of use if you work in specific areas for instance the Anti-D module for those in women’s services.

When you click on the module make sure to complete each section in the left column, some modules have multiple sections to complete