Haemoglobinopathies Screening Programme Update

Program Overview

This one-day course, delivered by King's College London, provides non-specialist nurses, midwives, and health visitors with a comprehensive understanding of sickle cell and thalassaemia screening programs in England. Participants will gain knowledge of these conditions, learn to interpret screening results, and contribute to the quality of the screening program. The course is free and does not require formal assessment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This study day is designed for non-specialist nurses, midwives and health visitors who want to:

• Understand the antenatal and newborn sickle cell and thalassaemia screening programs in England.
• Gain basic knowledge of sickle cell and thalassaemia and their inheritance patterns.
• Understand the structures supporting and maintaining the program's quality.

Key benefits:

• Develop your knowledge and skills in sickle cell and thalassaemia screening.
• Gain confidence in interpreting screening results.
• Contribute to the quality of the screening program.

Outline:

This one-day course covers:

• Introduction to sickle cell and thalassaemia
• Antenatal and newborn screening programs
• Interpreting screening results
• Quality assurance measures

Assessment:

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• **The course is funded by the NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme and is free to applicants.

• **The course is available to non-specialist nurses, midwives and health visitors.

• Course dates: To be confirmed.