This electronic learning program developed by ORBCoN titled "Reconstitution of Fibrinogen Concentrate (FC) and Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC) Outside of the Transfusion Medicine Laboratory" provides health care professionals information and learning activities regarding evidence informed, best practices for FC and PCC reconstitution in clinical settings (outside of the Transfusion Medicine Laboratory). Successful completion of the accompanying assessment quiz documents competency as required by Canadian Transfusion Medicine Standards.

Bloody Easy Blood Administration is an ORBCoN online course providing training in blood basis and transfusion basics. This electronic learning tool provides transfusionists (regulated health care professionals administering blood) information and activities for training about safe transfusion / blood administration. Successful completion of the accompanying assessment quiz documents competency as required by Canadian Transfusion Medicine Standards. The content aligns with BEBA Handbook and reflects evidence informed best practice.

Duration: 90 minutes

This ORBCoN course focuses on blood transfusion and the possible reactions after a transfusion. At the end of this course you will be able to define a group and screen, name the type of crossmatch required when an antibody screen is positive, list the indications for red blood cells, platelets, plasma and fibrinogen replacement, estimate the frequencies of transfusion reactions to blood components in Canada, recognize the signs and symptoms of an adverse reaction to blood and blood components, and summarize measures for the management and prevention of transfusion reactions.

Duration: 1 hour