Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services

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Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales have sought to procure Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training. Lot 1: Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) have sought to commission a distance learning Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training for healthcare professionals employed in relevant roles in NHS Wales. The education will be for 40 credits at level 7 for those working at the Postgraduate level of practice and responsibility, and at level 6 for those working at the Graduate level of practice and responsibility in accordance with the All Wales Independent Authorisation of Blood Component Transfusion Policy (Welsh Government 2023). The education will meet the Welsh Government (2023) Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion policy (WG, 2023) enabling individuals to extend their practice. Additional information: Contract Commencement(Effective Date):12th November 2024. Implementation Period: 12th November 2024 to 30th September 2025 Services Commencement: 1st October 2025 – 30th September 2028 and will continue until the expiry of the Contract unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 2 years in 2 12-month intervals up to 30th September 2030