Course Title: Certification in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Fundamentals of Blood Banking & Transfusion Science

• Overview of Blood Components & Their Functions

• Blood Donation Process: Collection, Processing, & Storage

• Blood Grouping & Rh Typing: Principles & Techniques

• Crossmatching & Compatibility Testing

• Quality Control & Biosafety in Blood Banks

Week 2: Transfusion Medicine & Clinical Applications

• Whole Blood vs. Component Therapy (PRBCs, Platelets, Plasma)

• Indications & Contraindications for Blood Transfusion

• Management of Massive Transfusions & Blood Loss

• Neonatal & Pediatric Transfusions

• Case Study: Blood Transfusion in Emergency & Surgical Settings

Week 3: Immunohematology & Transfusion Reactions

• Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) & Rh Incompatibility

• Adverse Reactions to Blood Transfusion: Causes & Management

• Detection of Irregular Antibodies & Hemolysis Screening

• Blood Safety Regulations & Infectious Disease Screening

• Case Study: Managing Transfusion-Related Complications

Week 4: Advanced Blood Banking Techniques & Future Trends

• Apheresis & Stem Cell Collection

• Emerging Trends: Artificial Blood, Plasma Exchange, & Gene Therapy

• Automation & Digitalization in Blood Banking

• Ethical & Legal Aspects of Blood Donation & Transfusion

• Case Study: National & International Blood Banking Standards

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity