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Blood Component Transfusion at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)

Blood Component Transfusion (Taught)

Course summary

Designed for non-medical healthcare practitioners, our innovative PGCert Blood Component Transfusion will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make the clinical decision and provide the written instruction for blood component transfusion to patients within your clinical specialty. We have developed this work-based, accredited course in conjunction with the Welsh Blood Service on behalf of the Welsh Government to support the All Wales Policy for non-medical authorisation of blood component transfusion. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.

Modules

Principles of Safe Practice in Clinical Transfusion Management; Advancing your own practice in Blood Component Transfusion

Assessment method

Learning is assessed by multiple choice examination, observed clinical practice with formal assessment, and a portfolio of evidence.


Entry requirements

Applications are welcome if you: hold a relevant professional qualification; work in an area where a clinical need is identified; have at least 3 years post registration experience in their specialist clinical area with frequent exposure to blood component transfusion; may possibly be working as an advanced practitioner as part of a non-medical rota and have identified a gap in practice or the service; are able to attend 12 study days. Before nominating practitioners to undertake the programme Health Boards must ensure that there is a defined service need. There must be a designated medical mentor who is responsible for supporting the student throughout the work based learning and assessment. Applicants must also have the support of their line manager.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £1717 Year 1
Northern Ireland £1717 Year 1
Scotland £1717 Year 1
Wales £1717 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Blood Component Transfusion at Swansea University - UCAS