Professional Certificate in Immunohaematology and Transfusion Medicine

When
16-20 November 2026

Mode of delivery
In-Person

Duration
4.5 days

Location
Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia

AUD $3600

includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

Advance your knowledge of transfusion medicine

Build advanced knowledge and practical skills in immunohaematology and transfusion medicine through this intensive short course delivered by Flinders University.

Designed for laboratory and healthcare professionals, this 4.5-day program combines lectures, practical workshops, case-based learning and industry engagement. Participants will explore contemporary transfusion medicine practice, advanced serological techniques and complex clinical scenarios relevant to modern blood banking and transfusion services.

Who should attend?

Medical Scientists
Pathology Registrars
Laboratory Scientists
Transfusion Scientists
Transfusion Nurses
Healthcare professionals working in transfusion practice
Scientists seeking advanced professional development

Why study with us?

Network with professionals from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
Learn from leading Australian transfusion experts
Develop hands-on laboratory skills
Apply knowledge through real-world case scenarios
Engage with contemporary transfusion medicine practice

What you will study

Topics include:

Blood Group Genetics and Molecular Testing
Explore the role of molecular techniques in blood group typing, complex serological investigations and transfusion support.
Complex Antibody Investigation
Develop skills in antibody identification, interpretation and resolution of complex immunohaematology cases.
HDFN and Prenatal Testing
Examine haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, prenatal testing approaches and transfusion support for affected pregnancies.
Transfusion Reactions
Investigate the recognition, classification and laboratory investigation of transfusion reactions.
Advanced Serological Techniques
Apply advanced testing approaches used in transfusion laboratories to resolve clinically significant cases.
Patient Blood Management
Explore the principles of patient blood management and evidence-based approaches to optimising transfusion practice.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this short course, participants will be able to:

Apply advanced immunohaematology principles to complex transfusion medicine cases.
Interpret serological and molecular testing results relevant to transfusion practice.
Evaluate complex antibody investigations and recommend appropriate transfusion strategies.
Explain the laboratory investigation and clinical significance of transfusion reactions.
Apply patient blood management principles to contemporary transfusion practice.
Demonstrate practical skills in advanced serological techniques.

Assessment

Participants will be required to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes through practical activities, case-based exercises and applied transfusion medicine tasks.

Credit

Participants who successfully complete the short course will receive a Certificate of Completion from Flinders University.

Industry endorsement and collaboration

Co-designed with Quidel Ortho and endorsed by the Royal Australian College of Pathologists

Entry Requirements

This short course is designed for laboratory and healthcare professionals with experience or interest in transfusion medicine, immunohaematology, blood banking or related pathology practice.