TranslateScientific and Clinical Courses
Programme Outlines for Scientific and Clinical Courses
The programme outlines below identify the learning outcomes and target audience for each event. Before booking to attend any programme, you need to have a discussion with your manager to ensure that it is appropriate for the needs of both you and your department. These discussions can take place at any time during the year, but should be included in your PDPR.
Basic Introduction to Transfusion Science (BITS)
Do you want to understand about the science of transfusion but don’t work in a transfusion setting? Discover open access modules in your own time and at your own pace. Each will demystify what happens in blood transfusion.
The three modules are:
- Vein to vein
- Basics of blood grouping
- Transfusion safety
You can access these modules in Brightspace: Basic Introduction to Transfusion Science (Online).
Practical Introduction to Transfusion Science (PITS)
This 5-day course is a superb introduction to the basic practical skills needed in transfusion science and covers the essential underpinning theory needed to perform routine transfusion laboratory techniques.
You can find more information and how to book by visiting the NHSBT Learning Centre.
Specialist Transfusion Science Practice (STSP)
This 5-day course will give an insight into the specialist techniques that are utilised in the NHSBT Red Cell Immunohematology laboratories to investigate complex cases and will give attendees the opportunity to apply already securely embedded basic transfusion science knowledge in a case-based approach.
You can find more information and how to book by visiting the NHSBT Learning Centre.
Advanced Transfusion Masterclass
A 1-day course to enhance knowledge and understanding of specialist blood transfusion topics, aimed at practicing Specialist or Advanced Biomedical Scientists and beyond. This is an interactive day to encourage shared learning of complex transfusion science practice.
You can find more information and how to book by visiting the NHSBT Learning Centre.
Additional Links
Information regarding additional and specialist Scientific and Clinical courses can be found on the NHSBT Hospitals and Science website
Rolling calendar - this links to a spreadsheet that identifies the dates and locations of NHSBT courses and links to the relevant booking forms
