Medical Anatomy Physiology and Blood Transfusion Terminology Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomical structures and physiological systems of the human body relevant to pathology and blood transfusion.
• Apply correct medical terminology to describe pathological conditions and blood transfusion processes.
• Analyze the relationship between anatomical structures, physiological functions, and common pathologies.
• Evaluate the impact of pathological conditions on blood transfusion compatibility and patient management.
• Demonstrate understanding of the terminology used in blood grouping, cross-matching, and transfusion reactions.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to interpret laboratory results and clinical documentation related to blood transfusion.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, phlebotomists, medical laboratory technicians, nurses, and administrative staff working in blood transfusion services or pathology laboratories. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enter the medical field and require a solid grounding in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of biology or healthcare is beneficial.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions reinforce theoretical knowledge through blood typing, cross-matching, and simulated transfusion procedures. Learners will practise laboratory techniques and interpret results in a controlled environment.

Practical Activities

• Blood Typing and Cross-matching — Learners perform ABO and Rh typing using commercial antisera and conduct cross-matching tests with donor and recipient blood samples. (8h)
• Component Preparation and Storage — Learners simulate whole blood processing into components (packed red cells, platelets, plasma) and practise proper storage and labelling. (6h)
• Simulated Transfusion Administration — Using mannequins and simulated blood products, learners practise patient identification, product verification, and transfusion set-up. (6h)
• Haemovigilance and Case Studies — Learners analyse case studies of transfusion reactions and complete haemovigilance reports using standard forms. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.