The BSBMTCT Induction Manual is a flexible e-learning platform which allows you to study at your own pace.  There is a short quiz at the end of this module to help you reflect on any knowledge you have acquired.  Upon completion of the quiz a printable certificate will be issued, which you can also store within your user profile.

Interspersed throughout the module are links to articles, and media, which you may find of further interest.  These mixed media inclusions have been added as a further resource on the topics covered within this module and offer a more in-depth overview should you wish to further your knowledge.

Within this module you will find information on:

• An overview of the 4 main components of the blood and their basic functions
  • Red blood cells
    • The different types of red blood cells and their function
  • White blood cells
    • The different types of white blood cells and their functions
  • Plasma
    • The different components of plasma and what it does
  • Platelets
    • What platelets do and where they are found within the blood

• An overview of the Immune system
  • The Innate system
  • The Adaptive system
  • The lymphatic system

We covered what stem transplants are and the process of autologous and allogeneic HSCT in core modules 3 and 4 respectively.  These modules will have given the reader a good foundation of knowledge upon which to build and expand on.  So, if you need to familiarise yourself on where stem cells can be found and what job they do why not go and have a recap over these modules.  Then when you are ready you can continue your journey through this module.

Due to the nature of the components of the blood, you may notice a small amount of inevitable repetition and cross referencing as you progress through the module.