Compulsory Core Modules part 1 (CM1-3)


Patient Blood Management (CM1)

This module is made up of one presentation.

Full module description CM1

Learning Outcomes
You will be expected to:

  1. Describe, explain and discuss the overarching principles of PBM including its role in appropriate use and blood conservation strategies.

  2. Describe and explain the role of consent in the transfusion process with particular emphasis on patient involvement and co-production.

  3. Describe, explain, categorise the following with respect to transfusion in surgery and evaluate and recommend management strategies for :
    - Pre-operative assessment including anaemia, including iron deficiency anaemia and coagulation problems
    - Acute bleeding
    - Post-operative transfusion thresholds
    - Cardiac surgery and bypass

  4. Describe, explain and categorise restrictive use of transfusion strategies in patients.

  5. Describe and explain the use of transfusion triggers/thresholds and beneficial effects of transfusion.

  6. Recommend management strategies including recommendations for resolving transfusion associated problems/adverse effects of transfusion and alternatives to transfusion.

Supply Chain & Component Management (CM2)

This module is made up of one presentation.

Full module description CM2

Learning Outcomes
You will be expected to:

  1. Determine , describe and categorise the design operation and performance of blood components management system within the hospital supply chain including appropriate use, minimisation of waste and special requirements.

  2. Describe, categorise and explain the management of blood components in the hospital setting with respect to  transfusion laboratory storage and their transport and temperature control outside the transfusion laboratory.

  3. Outline, describe, explain discuss and evaluate the principles and mechanisms of ‘vein to vein’ traceability, including requirements for electronic issues, blood tracking systems and remote issue.

  4. Describe, categorise and explain the ordering and work up of different components from prescription to issue.

  5. Describe, explain and discuss the management of major haemorrhage process from a laboratory based perspective. Include reference to current guidelines and evidence based principles.

Leadership & Transfusion Liaison (CM3)

This module is made up of one presentation.

Full module description CM3

Learning Outcomes
You will be expected to:

  1. Outline, describe , explain, discuss and evaluate examples of leadership theories.

  2. Discuss and evaluate examples of leadership styles and compare and contrast your own leadership style with those described.

  3. Be able to discuss drivers for change and how different change theories enable that change to occur.

  4. Describe leadership policies in health and social care across the United Kingdom. Including policy set by charitable organisations, government or arm’s length bodies and what it means in your areas of practice.

  5. Outline Transfusion strategies published by the UK devolved nations including Transfusion 2024, SNBTS Transfusion Team 5 year Strategy and the Blood Health Plan Wales.

  6. Outline, describe, explain, discuss and evaluate the principles and mechanisms of effective Transfusion Liaison protocols/requirements affecting and within the clinical setting.

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Compulsory Core Modules part 2


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