About the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics – Granulocyte Immunology programme
This four-module programme provides insight into current understanding and practice concerning Human Neutrophil Antigens (HNAs). This begins by introducing HNAs in terms of their sites of expression, genetic configurations and occurrences in different populations. Then, clinical contexts of HNAs are discussed (e.g., the impact of HNAs in Neonatal Autoimmune Neutropenia; NAIN), followed by an overview of the tests used to detect and confirm the presence of different HNA specificities (e.g., the Granulocyte Immunofluorescence Test; GIFT). Finally, an assessment based around four case studies is presented as an opportunity to put learning into practice.
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Learners must have a basic understanding of immunology – specifically how antigens can induce antibody production – as a knowledge pre-requisite. The four modules must be completed in order and progression can only occur once the learner scores 80% in the assessment (i.e. to access Module 2, learners must score 80% in Module 1, and so on).
Primary and secondary audiences
All staff who work in a Blood Bank, Fetal Medicine Unit, NHS Trust with responsibility for haemostasis, and laboratory-based scientists that perform testing for Human Neutrophil Antigen (HNA) antibodies.
Acknowledgements
Dr Luke A. Rudge
Digital Learning Consultant (NHSBT)Simon Perkins
Digital Learning Designer and Developer (Freelance)Members of the H&I team at NHSBT for assistance with end-user testing
Meet the team
Anthony Poles
FRCPath, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Head of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) NHSBT Bristol, NHS Blood and TransplantRachel Jackson
Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I), NHS Blood and Transplant
Rebekka Campbell
Programme Manager - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
Jen Plested
External Project Manager - Technology Enhanced Learning, NHS England
How to access
To access this programme, you will require a Learning Hub account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below. Note that if you hold a full elfh account, you can sign into the Learning Hub using your existing login credentials.
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Registering large numbers of users
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