Blood Donation

Overview

4.3 out of 5 (12 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

3 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Blood donation is of paramount importance in global healthcare, with over 100 million blood units contributed annually. Blood donation is crucial for patients undergoing surgery, coping with trauma, managing chronic illnesses, and battling cancer. This essential procedure serves as a lifeline, sustaining and saving lives. Furthermore, donating blood serves as therapeutic phlebotomy for individuals with hereditary hemochromatosis, polycythemia vera, and other rare conditions. This activity provides a brief history of the origin of blood donation and testing, as well as discusses donor eligibility and selection, the adverse effects of donation, pathogen reduction and inactivation methods for donated blood, and the significance of blood donation as a primary medical intervention. In addition, this activity also highlights the importance of the interprofessional healthcare team comprehending and adhering to the necessary protocols to safeguard both the donor and the recipient.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify key criteria for donor eligibility based on age, body weight, medical history, and lifestyle factors to ensure safe and suitable blood donation.

  • Screen potential donors for risk factors and contraindications, such as infectious diseases, recent travel, or medication usage, to prevent unsafe donations.

  • Select appropriate safety protocols to safeguard both donors and recipients during the blood donation process.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team to effectively communicate with donors and raise awareness of blood donation campaigns.

Disclosures

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Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

Jennifer K. on 3/1/2022

Michael L. on 7/11/2023

Michael C. on 7/19/2023

Dr Sruthi G. on 8/14/2023

Diana S. on 9/22/2023

Pamela P. on 12/5/2023

This does not accurately reflect current guidelines on blood donation by men having sex with men and needs to be updated.

Andrea C. on 12/31/2023

William F. on 1/30/2024

Mary K. on 2/27/2024

Luis P. on 3/22/2024

Yago N. on 3/27/2024

Andrew R. on 4/17/2024

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