Course Overview: 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. Learning Outcomes 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 Duration 30 - 60 Minutes
