Workplace Safety Essentials
Blood Transfusion
Covering blood safety legislation, anatomy and the full transfusion cycle, this course builds staff understanding of safe practice, standard safety checks and the equipment required to administer blood products correctly
From £35 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 60 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: learners seeking theoretical knowledge of blood transfusion
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This course is relevant to anyone involved in the handling, storage or administration of blood products within a care or clinical setting.
- Healthcare staff involved in administering blood transfusions
- Clinical teams responsible for handling or storing blood products
- Staff requiring awareness of blood safety legislation and transfusion procedures
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Blood quality — Explore why maintaining blood quality is important
- Regulations — Consider the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005
- Blood products — Look at the anatomy and physiology of blood products
- Patient safety checks — Focus on vital checks that support patient safety
- Transfusion equipment — Review equipment required for transfusions
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What legislation does this course cover
The course covers the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 and the legal requirements these place on those handling blood products.
Does this course cover how to store blood products
Yes, safe transfusion practice is covered, including how each blood product must be stored.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 60 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
