Blood transfusion e-learning

Blood transfusion e-learning in the UK and Ireland has changed.

Since 2005, LearnBloodTransfusion (LBT) blood transfusion e-learning was widely used by all four UK countries and the Republic of Ireland as part of the training of healthcare staff and students.

The majority of users have now transitioned to using alternative e-learning for blood transfusion training called Blood Transfusion Training (BTT).

The BTT e-learning modules are currently undergoing a process of review to ensure they meet the needs of everyone and, as was the case with LBT, this is being undertaken by a group with representation from all countries.

The modules are aimed at those involved in any part of the blood transfusion process and cover a range of aspects of transfusion practice, including consent to blood transfusion. They offer an interactive learning experience supported by links to additional resources, self-directed learning packs, face-to-face learning content, guidelines and hyperlinks to additional materials to supplement the programme content. There are assessments for each of the modules.

The modules are:

• Essential Transfusion Practice (ETP)
  • Full adult and paediatric module
  • Task specific pathways:
    • Requesting
    • Sampling
    • Collection
    • Patient observation
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Consent for transfusion
• Transfusion reactions
• Blood components
• Cell salvage
• Introduction to safer transfusion laboratory practice
• Use of anti-D immunoglobulin in pregnancy

To find out more about the provision of BTT and other transfusion e-learning where you are, please see below:

England

BTT is available on elearning for healthcare (elfh) and Electronic Staff Record (ESR).

Scotland

Continue to access LBT modules on Turas and learnProNHS, whilst we prepare to update the modules on both platforms.

Please see future communications for details.

Wales

BTT is accessed on ESR and Learning@Wales. For more details, see the Blood Health National Oversight Group website.

Northern Ireland

BTT is accessed via LearnHSCNI. Staff who do not have access to LearnHSCNI can access via elfh.

Republic of Ireland

BTT is accessed via HSeLand. For more details, please see the IBTS website – reporting to the NHO.

Private and international organisation

If your organisation is not eligible for access via any of the above platforms, access can be purchased via eIntegrity.

If you are unable to access via one of the routes above, BTT is accessible across the UK on elfh. Hosting of BTT modules on local learning management systems is also available in AICC via elfh and eIntegrity.

If you have any queries regarding this matter, please contact nss.lbtquery@nhs.scot.