Transfusion Camp for nurse practitioners is a 3-module education program aimed at increasing knowledge of transfusion medicine and best practices by providing high-quality transfusion training. Materials are prepared by a multidisciplinary transfusion expert team in British Columbia from content developed for Transfusion Camp for post-graduate medical trainees by transfusion experts at the University of Toronto.
How is Transfusion Camp for nurse practitioners delivered?
- Transfusion Camp content is delivered over 3 modules.
- Each module includes pre-recorded lectures and problem-based learning tutorials (seminars).
When and where do I attend Transfusion Camp?
- Learners attend Transfusion Camp through their local leads with the help of a local program coordinator and faculties.
- Local program coordinators send email reminders to registered learners prior to each module to confirm date, time and location. Consult with your local program coordinator for assistance. The downloadable 2023 - 2024 schedule and location document contains information on how the Camp will be delivered at each site.
How do I get the most out of Transfusion Camp?
- Complete the pre and post Transfusion Camp tests (delivered electronically).
- Read the pre-reading publications
- Watch the pre-recorded module lectures before attending the module's seminar session.
- Attend and actively participate in the problem-based learning seminars. A guide for participating in the seminars is provided below.
- Refrain from excessive use of interruption devices (mobile phones).
- Arrange not to be on call/service the nights before; and the days of the seminars.
- Complete evaluations.
- Come back to this course portal to review materials as needed, including the recorded lectures.
- The Transfusion Camp materials are provided for educational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for the advice of an authorized prescriber and should be assessed in the context of the applicable medical, legal and ethical requirements in any individual case.
How do I provide feedback about Transfusion Camp?
- For feedback related to Transfusion Camp, please complete the survey via the LearningHub.
- For feedback related to this course portal, please contact transfusioncamp@blood.ca.
What is the impact of Transfusion Camp on transfusion practice?
- Learners complete a pre- and a post-exam to evaluate the knowledge gained through attending Transfusion Camp.
- Read our peer-reviewed publication.