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Implementing a hospital-based SCIg program: a guide for nurses – Certificate of Completion
A Guide for Nurses Antibody deficiencies are defined by either a loss of immunoglobulins or immunoglobulin function failure, resulting in increased susceptibility to infection. Antibody deficiencies are associated with infections, immune dysfunction, end organ damage, and significant morbidity and mortality. Immunoglobulin replacement therapy (IRT) is the standard of care for patients with antibody deficiency due to a primary or secondary immune deficiency. Immunoglobulin infusion nurses work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and play a vital role in the care and education of patients requiring IRT therapy.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Nursing
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Certificate of Completion
EXPIRY DATE
2020-11-01
A Guide for Nurses Antibody deficiencies are defined by either a loss of immunoglobulins or immunoglobulin function failure, resulting in increased susceptibility to infection. Antibody deficiencies are associated with infections, immune dysfunction, end organ damage, and significant morbidity and mortality. Immunoglobulin replacement therapy (IRT) is the standard of care for patients with antibody deficiency due to a primary or secondary immune deficiency. Immunoglobulin infusion nurses work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and play a vital role in the care and education of patients requiring IRT therapy.
Faculty
Janine Marie English
BHlth (Nursing), GradCert (Transfusion Practice), GradCert (Intensive Care Nursing)
International Society of Blood Transfusions
Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusions
Transfusion Clinical Nurse Consultant, Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service, Sunshine Coast, Q
Kylie Chaplin
RN, BHlthSc (Nursing), CertIV (Training & Assessment), GradCert (Critical Care Nursing), Professional Cert (Allergy Nursing)
Westmead Public Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales