
UNITAR Online Catalogue
UN Emergency Hemotherapy

Peace
Type
Course
Location
Web-based
Duration
5 Hours
Programme Area
Other
Website
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
egon.ritter@un.org
Partnership
Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH) of the United Nations Department of Operational Su
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Know the biophysiological processes during hemorrhagic shock
- Know the transfusion triggers
- Know how to obtain Fresh Whole Blood for storage or immediate use
- Get prepared to handle complications during a transfusion
- Know the relevant UN documents
Content and Structure
This course includes five (5) modules:
- Introduction / Why Blood
- Need Blood
- Get Blood
- Give Blood
- Blood Risks
Methodology
This course takes approximately four till five (4 – 5) hours to complete. You can do a self-paced-learning and interrupt; however, you will need to complete all contents to complete the course
Targeted Audience
The target audience will be medical personnel in UN missions which deals with blood and blood products and with emergency medicine like doctors, nurses, paramedic, lab-techs and paramedics.