Introduction

The BBTS Specialist Certificate in Clinical Transfusion Practice is designed for registered professionals working in transfusion in a hospital clinical environment, a hospital clinical laboratory or blood establishment (blood centre).

* Note:   This qualification: 

  • is based on UK practices and guidelines 

  • is currently only available for UK/ROI -based applicants.

This qualification will provide you with evidence of specialist knowledge* in clinical transfusion, following NMC or HCPC registration at practitioner level, required to demonstrate your specialist and independent practice capabilities. 

It is accredited by the University of Manchester (45 level 7 credits). 


*The BBTS Specialist Certificate is not a certificate of competence to practice; the assessment of competence remains the responsibility of your employer.

This programme of study will build and consolidate your core knowledge and understanding of clinical transfusion, while developing your analytical and practical skills required for data interpretation, critical thinking and provision of solutions to differing clinical situations,commensurate with the level of Specialist Practitioner in Clinical Transfusion (NHS career framework grade 6 and above). 

Minimum eligibility criteria for all applicants


You must:

  • have a BSc in a relevant healthcare science (or demonstrable equivalent)

    • i.e be registered with NMC/ NMBI/ HCPC/ ACSLM or CORU

  • be working at practitioner level (NHS career framework grade 5 equivalent) or higher 

  • be working in a transfusion environment during the programme of study

    • applicants not working in a transfusion environment are not eligible for this programme

  • be a member of the BBTS

    • prior to programme start

    • throughout the programme (including any deferral period)

    • at examination

Desirable Criteria:

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