Compulsory Core Modules part 2 (CM4-6)


Education and Competence (CM4)

This module is made up of one presentation.

Full module description CM4

Learning Outcomes
You will be expected to:

  1. Outline, describe and discuss the importance of education in the transfusion setting with particular emphasis on critical points of the process.

  2. Understand the range of educational strategies available and which to select to support effective delivery.

  3. Describe and discuss the range of evaluation strategies available to assess the efficacy of learning strategies.  Consider the use of formative and summative assessment and when to utilise.

  4. Outline, describe and evaluate basic coaching and mentoring models when to use and benefits of this approach.

  5. Identify and describe effective feedback processes and the use of key messaging to ensure understanding.

  6. Outline, describe and evaluate the role of reflective practice in developing Practioners and the importance of becoming a reflective practitioner.

Quality Management (CM5)

This module is made up of one presentation.

Full module description CM5

Learning Outcomes
You will be expected to:

  1. Identify and explain regulation with respect to both the clinical and laboratory areas (i.e. MHRA, HTA and CQC).

  2. Identify, explain and categorise quality with respect to both the clinical and laboratory areas (i.e. SaBTO/JPAC/NICE/NHS improvement) additional areas relevant to the devolved nations.

  3. So, what does your QMS contain and why? Critically discuss this topic giving examples from your area.

  4. How does the Executive Board of your organisation assure itself that the organisation’s governance and risk systems are effective?  Seek out terms of reference of Executive Board meeting and minutes of these meetings.  What is measured, how often? What role does audit have in this framework?

Haemovigilance (CM6)

This module is made up of one presentation.

Full module description CM6


Learning Outcomes
You will be expected to:

  1. Explain the role of haemovigilance systems in the United Kingdom and worldwide.

  2. Understand how haemovigilance impacts on transfusion safety in clinical and laboratory practice.

  3. Provide an overview of an Annual SHOT Report key findings and recommendations.

  4. Understand the importance of a holistic approach to safety and available tools.

  5. Use illustrative cases to demonstrate how effective transfusion incident investigation impacts on patient safety.


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