Topic Teaching: Update of the CSA Z902-2020 Standard on Blood and Blood Components

Presented by:

Dr. Nancy Robitaille
Clinic Associate Professor
Hematology Oncology
Department of Pediatrics
University of Montreal

Objectives:

1.  Describe the process of content development by the Technical Committee and the different steps involved until its final approval.
2.  Discuss some of the proposed changes for the fourth edition (2020 edition).

References:

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Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.