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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Work in a blood donor clinic

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114727	Work in a blood donor clinic
ORIGINATOR
SGB Phlebotomy Technicians
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services			Curative Health
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	8
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2004-08-11	2007-08-11	SAQA 0855/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11		2011-08-11

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
252397	Work in a blood donor clinic	Level 4	NQF Level 04	6

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is intended for learners who are required to work in a blood transfusion donor clinic environment. The procurement of safe blood from voluntary, non-remunerated, regular blood donors, who practise a safe lifestyle, is critical to the safety of the blood supply for transfusion. The qualifying learner will be able, through knowledge, skills and attitude, to work safely within the field of blood transfusion thus enhancing health care delivery and economic transformation. Qualifying learners credited with this unit standard will be able to: Understand and apply blood transfusion regulations and donor acceptance criteria Know the different blood products and donor selection requirements Comply with blood transfusion regulations and requirements while working in a blood donation venue

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competency in: Language and communication skills at or equivalent to NQF level 3 Mathematics equivalent to NQF level 3 Unit standard entitled: Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to phlebotomy - NQF level 4 or equivalent Unit standard entitled: Comply with safety requirements in the medical pathology or blood transfusion fields - NQF level 4 or equivalent Unit standard ID 8600: Care for customers - NQF level 4 (Special note: The outcome range for Specific Outcome 3 is not applicable to phlebotomy) Unit standard entitled: Adhere to medical ethical rules while working in the medical laboratory or blood transfusion fields Unit standard entitled: Collect blood for medical pathology or blood transfusion purposes or equivalent

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The prescribed protocols referred to in this unit standard are the written instructions relating to specific tasks and procedures of the institution where the learner is currently employed These instructions are studied and understood by the learner

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate knowledge of blood transfusion regulations and donor acceptance criteria.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Knowledge and understanding of the contents of current Standards for the Practice of Blood Transfusion in South Africa are demonstrated orally or in writing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Criteria for blood donor acceptance is known and explained orally or in writing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The types of tests that are performed on donated blood are explained orally or in writing

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Select blood donors according to required blood product.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The different types of blood products are known and explained orally or in writing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Blood products include but not limited to whole blood, red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, coagulation factors, immunoglobin, albumin

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Knowledge of the specific procedure required to collect the requested product is demonstrated orally or in writing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Autologous, plasmapheresis, cellular, homologous, directed donation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Suitable donors are selected for the different products according to prescribed protocol and Standards of Practice of Blood Transfusion in South Africa

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Work in a blood donation venue.

OUTCOME RANGE

Mobile or Fixed Site

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Educational materials are appropriately placed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

All actions are measured against prescribed protocol.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Equipment is correctly prepared.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

All actions are measured against prescribed protocol.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Donor concerns are addressed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

All actions are measured against prescribed protocol.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The flow of blood donors is monitored.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

All actions are measured against prescribed protocol.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Blood and blood products are stored and transported to a processing facility.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

All actions are measured against prescribed protocol.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider by the relevant ETQA Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Learners can understand and explain: Blood Transfusion rules and regulations Human Tissue Act No 65 of 1983 as it applies to blood and blood products Blood products and their usage Knowledge of tests carried out on donated blood Donor selection and acceptance criteria Blood donation procedures and prescribed protocols

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Select blood donors according to required blood product Work in a blood donation venue

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Demonstrate knowledge of blood transfusion regulations and donor acceptance criteria Select blood donors according to required blood product Work in a blood donation venue

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Select blood donors according to required blood product Work in a blood donation venue

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Demonstrate knowledge of blood transfusion regulations and donor acceptance criteria Select blood donors according to required blood product Work in a blood donation venue

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Demonstrate knowledge of blood transfusion regulations and donor acceptance criteria Select blood donors according to required blood product Work in a blood donation venue

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Demonstrate knowledge of blood transfusion regulations and donor acceptance criteria Select blood donors according to required blood product Work in a blood donation venue

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate knowledge of blood transfusion regulations and donor acceptance criteria Select blood donors according to required blood product Work in a blood donation venue

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Demonstrate knowledge of blood transfusion regulations and donor acceptance criteria Select blood donors according to required blood product Work in a blood donation venue

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 252397, which is "Work in a blood donor clinic", Level 4, 6 credits. Entry requirements: Learners collecting and/or handling human tissue samples must be registered with a relevant Statutory Health Council.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48732	Further Education and Training Certificate: Phlebotomy Techniques	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-08-11	Was HPCSA until Last Date for Achievement

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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