The National Blood Authority (NBA) is pleased to announce the release of two new BloodSafe eLearning Australia(Opens in a new tab/window) (BEA) courses: Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg)(Opens in a new tab/window) and Clinical Transfusion Practice: Pre-hospital and Retrieval(Opens in a new tab/window).
These courses add to the award-winning suite of clinical transfusion practice and patient blood management (PBM) courses funded by the NBA on behalf of all Australian Governments.
The Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg)(Opens in a new tab/window) course is aimed at health care staff involved in the care of patients eligible for SCIg and is based on current evidence, standards and policies. This course covers:
- The benefits of SCIg for patients
- Skills to support a patient commencing SCIg and teaching them to self-administer
- Identification and management of side effects and adverse reactions
- Governance requirements for health service organisations participating in the national SCIg program
The Clinical Transfusion Practice: Pre Hospital and Retrieval(Opens in a new tab/window) course is for all healthcare professionals who are involved in clinical transfusion practice in a pre-hospital or retrieval setting, who administer or manage blood components. This course covers:
- the decision-making process when considering a transfusion
- the administration and management of blood components
- documentation requirements
- cold chain management and its role in reducing wastage.
BEA is funded to develop online educational resources for health professionals in Australia and enable free access by all users. Courses are approved by relevant professional societies and endorsed for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
Last updated: 07 Apr 2026