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Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This online course will enable you to understand the causes and implications of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia, its diagnosis and appropriate treatment.The diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is an important public health problem in Australia. In Australia studies have shown that 8% of preschool children have anaemia with iron deficiency the most common cause, 67% of pregnant women are iron deficient, and 30% of elective surgery patients have suboptimal iron stores or anaemia. This course is one of six related courses on iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) and provides essential information to enable you to complete the additional case studies. The case studies are based on different clinical settings, with increasing complexity of diagnosis and treatment.It is designed for healthcare professionals such as doctors, including general practitioners (GPs), nurses and midwives caring for patients with iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia.https://learn.bloodsafelearning.org.au/categories#ida-coursesTopics covered include:Why do we need iron?How do we get iron?Iron metabolismStages and types of iron deficiencyCauses of iron deficiencySigns and symptomsInvestigating iron deficiencyInvestigating the causeTreatment of iron deficiency anaemia Oral iron therapyAssessing response to oral ironIntravenous ironIV iron preparationsAdverse reactions to IV ironIntramuscular iron and red cell transfusion
1.5 Educational activity hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This case study explores the management of a 69-year-old woman who is on the waiting list for elective primary total knee replacement, and visits her general practitioner with shortness of breath.The areas covered include:preoperative assessment of anaemia, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemiamanagement options and assessment of response.This course is one of six related courses on iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in different clinical settings and with increasing complexity of diagnosis and treatment.It is recommended that the Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Essentials course is completed first as the knowledge gained will help you successfully complete the other specialty courses.It is designed for primary care practitioners and health practitioners caring for patients in the perioperative/surgical setting.https://learn.bloodsafelearning.org.au/categories#ida-coursesTopics covered include:IntroductionPresentation of iron deficiency anaemiaClinical assessmentLaboratory investigation and interpretationTreatment of iron deficiency anaemiaAssessing response to oral iron therapyManagementFollow upThis course is based on current clinical guidelines, evidence-based material and/or expert consensus opinion, and has been developed in collaboration with leading transfusion medicine experts in Australia. It is regularly updated as changes to guidelines or accepted practice occurs.
0.75 Educational activity hour
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This case study follows a 32-year-old woman who is pregnant with her third child.Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia are common in pregnancy and are associated with adverse outcomes for the mother, the fetus, and the baby. The areas covered include the:importance of early identificationdiagnosis and treatment of pregnant women with iron deficiency, with or without anaemia.This course is one of six related courses on iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in different clinical settings and with increasing complexity of diagnosis and treatment.It is recommended that the Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Essentials course is completed first as the knowledge gained will help you successfully complete the other specialty courses.It is designed for medical officers, general practitioners, midwives and health practitioners caring for pregnant women.https://learn.bloodsafelearning.org.au/categories#ida-coursesTopics covered include:IntroductionImplications of iron deficiency anaemiaConsidering anaemia and haematinic deficiencyHaematology screeningIron requirements in pregnancyInterpreting blood resultsIron deficiency managementManaging oral iron side effectsIntolerance to oral ironIntravenous ironResponse to intravenous ironPostpartum anaemia
1 Educational activity hour
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This online course focuses on the management of iron deficiency, with or without anaemia, due to heavy menstrual bleeding however the principles are relevant to other causes of chronic blood loss.Chronic blood loss as result of heavy menstrual bleeding affects 25% of women of reproductive age. This often causes iron deficiency anaemia resulting in fatigue, poor concentration and impaired health-related quality of life.The areas covered include:assessment of anaemia, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemiamanagement options and assessment of response.This course is one of six related courses on iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in different clinical settings and with increasing complexity of diagnosis and treatment.It is recommended that the Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Essentials course is completed first as the knowledge gained will help you successfully complete the other specialty courses.It is designed for doctors, including general practitioners (GPs), nurses, midwives and students.https://learn.bloodsafelearning.org.au/categories#ida-coursesTopics covered include:IntroductionPresentation of anaemiaInterpretation of laboratory resultsCauses of iron deficiency anaemiaManagement of iron deficiency anaemiaManagement of heavy menstrual bleedingIntravenous ironAdministering an IV iron infusion Follow up
0.75 Educational activity hour
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This online course is based on a 19-month-old girl who is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia.The areas covered include:the causes of iron deficiency anaemia in neonates, infants, children and adolescentsassessment, investigations and diagnosis, including determination of the underlying causemanagement options and assessment of response.This course is one of six related courses on iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in different clinical settings and with increasing complexity of diagnosis and treatment.It is recommended that the Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Essentials course is completed first as the knowledge gained will help you successfully complete the other specialty courses.It is designed for healthcare professionals working in primary care or general paediatric settings.https://learn.bloodsafelearning.org.au/categories#ida-coursesTopics covered include:IntroductionPresentation of anaemia in childrenLaboratory testsCauses of iron deficiencyIron requirements in childrenTreatment of iron deficiency anaemiaOral iron therapyFollow upThis course is based on current clinical guidelines, evidence-based material and/or expert consensus opinion, and has been developed in collaboration with leading transfusion medicine experts in Australia. It is regularly updated as changes to guidelines or accepted practice occurs.
0.75 Educational activity hour
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This course will help you to identify and apply the principles of patient blood management and safe clinical transfusion practice to the care of premature and term neonates.This PBM course is one of seven related courses that support patient blood management in neonates and paediatrics.It is recommended that the PBM for Neonates and Paediatrics course is completed first as the knowledge gained will assist you to successfully complete the other specialty courses.This course is designed for healthcare professionals caring for preterm and low birthweight/extremely low birthweight neonates such as nurses and trainee medical officers up to registrar level. However, other clinicians may also benefit from its content.https://learn.bloodsafelearning.org.au/categories#ida-coursesTopics covered:Optimising red cell massNeonatal haematologyCauses of anaemiaMinimising blood lossIron supplementationOptimising tolerance of anaemiaDecision to transfusePrescribing red cellsBlood administration This course is based on the Australian Patient Blood Management Guidelines: Module 6 – Neonatal and Paediatrics, other clinical guidelines, evidence-based material and/or expert consensus opinion, and has been developed in collaboration with leading transfusion medicine experts in Australia. It is regularly updated as changes to guidelines or accepted practice occurs.
0.75 Educational activity hour
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This course will help you to identify and apply the principles of patient blood management and safe clinical transfusion practice to the care of neonates, infants, children and adolescents presenting with major haemorrhage.This course is one of seven related courses that support patient blood management in neonates and paediatrics.It is recommended that the PBM for Neonates and Paediatrics course is completed first as the knowledge gained will assist you to successfully complete the other specialty courses.This course is designed for healthcare professionals such as nurses and trainee medical officers up to registrar level. However, other clinicians may also benefit from its content.Topics covered:Introduction to paediatric major haemorrhage Major haemorrhage in paediatricsNotification of incoming traumaThe retrievalArrival in the emergency departmentActivation of the MHPWhen to activate the MHPMajor haemorrhage in the neonateInvestigationsDamage control resuscitationSurgeryAdmission to PICU Anaemia in the PICU patientMinimising iatrogenic blood lossThis course is based on the Australian Patient Blood Management Guidelines: Module 6 – Neonatal and Paediatrics, other clinical guidelines, evidence-based material and/or expert consensus opinion, and has been developed in collaboration with leading transfusion medicine experts in Australia. It is regularly updated as changes to guidelines or accepted practice occurs.
0.75 Educational activity hour
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This course will help you to identify and apply the principles of patient blood management and safe clinical transfusion practice to the care of neonates, infants, children and adolescents presenting with iron deficiency anaemia.This PBM course is one of seven related courses that support patient blood management in neonates and paediatrics.It is recommended that the PBM for Neonates and Paediatrics course is completed first as the knowledge gained will assist you to successfully complete the other specialty courses.This course is designed for healthcare professionals such as nurses and trainee medical officers up to registrar level. However, other clinicians may also benefit from its content.https://learn.bloodsafelearning.org.au/categories#ida-coursesTopics covered include:IntroductionCase study 1 Presentation of anaemiaClinical assessmentInterpretation of blood resultsStages andamp; causes of iron deficiencyIron requirementsPatient follow upCase study 2Parenteral iron therapyAdministering intravenous iron therapyCase study 3 Chronic kidney diseaseManagement of anaemiaThis course is based on the Australian Patient Blood Management Guidelines: Module 6 – Neonatal and Paediatrics, other clinical guidelines, evidence-based material and/or expert consensus opinion, and has been developed in collaboration with leading transfusion medicine experts in Australia.
1 Educational activity hour
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This course outlines the general principles of patient blood management (PBM) in neonatal and paediatric patients. It is an introductory course that provides background knowledge for other PBM courses in neonatal and paediatric specialty areas.This PBM course is one of seven related courses that support patient blood management in neonates and paediatrics.The neonatal and paediatric PBM courses are designed for healthcare professionals working in a neonatal and/or paediatric setting.Access thisfreecourse athttps://learn.bloodsafelearning.org.au/course/details/neonatal-paediatricsTopics covered include:Patient blood management for neonatal and paediatric patients Blood usage in these patientsOptimisation of red cell massPathogenesis andamp; Investigation of anaemiaAssessing iron statusDietary iron requirementsManagement of anaemiaExploratory Case studyMinimisation of blood loss Blood lossNormal haemostasisIatrogenic blood lossReducing blood lossAppropriate use of transfusionTolerance of anaemiaDecision to transfuseTransfusion practice ConsentDose/volumeSpecial requirementsAdverse events/reactionsThis course is based on the Australian Patient Blood Management Guidelines: Module 6 – Neonatal and Paediatrics, other clinical guidelines, evidence-based material and/or expert consensus opinion, and has been developed in collaboration with leading transfusion medicine experts in Australia.
1.5 Educational activity hours
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: SA
This online course will help you to identify and apply the principles of patient blood management and safe transfusion practice to the care of neonates with major haemorrhage.This course is one of eight related courses that support patient blood management in neonates and paediatrics.It is recommended that the PBM for Neonates and Paediatrics course is completed first as the knowledge gained will assist you to successfully complete the other specialty courses.This course is designed for healthcare professionals caring for neonatal patients - primarily nurses, midwives and trainee medical officers up to registrar level and laboratory staff. However, other clinicians may also benefit from its content.This course can be accessed for free from https://learn.bloodsafelearning.org.au/categories#neonates-paediatrics-coursesTopics covered:IntroductionCase presentationDetecting neonatal haemorrhageSubgaleal haemorrhageShock in the neonateCoagulopathyMajor haemorrhage protocolFluid resuscitationHyperbilirubinaemia This course is based on the Australian Patient Blood Management Guidelines: Module 6 – Neonatal and Paediatrics, other clinical guidelines, evidence-based material and/or expert consensus opinion, and has been developed in collaboration with leading transfusion medicine experts in Australia.
0.5 Educational activity hour