SCOPE OF INFORMATION
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| Short Description of the SLP: |
"Patient blood management (PBM) is a patient-centered, systematic, evidence-based approach to improve patient outcomes by managing and preserving a patient's own blood, while promoting patient safety and empowerment" (Shander et al. 2022). PBM is multidisciplinary and is one of the few areas in medicine where patient outcomes are improved, while reducing healthcare costs.
In this programme, we will follow the three-pillar approach of PBM: identify and treat anaemia, prevent and manage bleeding and support the patient. In addition, we will focus on patient-centred decision making, and provide guidance on how you can implement PBM in your setting.
The programme is designed specifically for the African setting. It will enable you to critically understand PBM and implement it wherever you are working as a doctor. |
| Admission Requirements: |
Applicants must have current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or equivalent body.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Application letter
2. CV
3. Certified copy of ID or Passport
• SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS: Barcoded proof of current HPCSA registration as a medical practitioner (intern, community service doctor or independent practice).
• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Graduates of non-SA institutions will need to provide a certified copy of their degree certificate as well as an equivalent current medical board registration document. |
| Learning Duration: | 14 Weeks |
| Costs: |
To be confirmed upon request |
| Language of Tuition: | English |
| Mode of Delivery: |
Online |
| Campus: |
Bloemfontein |
| Learning Level: |
8 |
| Dates of Programme: |
To be confirmed upon request |
| Nature of Programme: |
Competence |
| Programme Structure: |
Unit 1: Introduction to PBM.
Unit 2: PBM Pillar 1: Early Detection and Treatment of Anaemia.
Unit 3: PBM Pillar 2: Minimize Bleeding and Blood Loss and use of Blood Conserving Modalities.
Unit 4: PBM Pillar 3: Optimize Physiological Reserves of the Patient.
Unit 5: Balancing Risks and Benefits of Transfusion - Patient Centred Decision Making.
Unit 6: Implementing PBM. |
| Assessments: |
There will be continuous assessment using mainly short answer and reflective questions, but also single best answer questions and online discussions. There will be weekly deadlines for the completion of these assessments. The final reflective essay will not count more than 10% of the final mark. |