Educational ObjectivesContinuous participation in the Transfusion CME program will enable learners to be better able to:• Maintain current and practical knowledge of clinically relevant issues (e.g., “How Do I . . .”)• Achieve a broad conceptual understanding of principles of immunohematology and their relevance to transfusion medicine• Describe the standard of practice for blood donors and blood collection and advances in donation and component safety• Evaluate randomized trials and emerging data from studies of hematopoietic transplantation and cellular engineering• Derive evidence-based recommendations for transfusion practice and incorporate these recommendations into best practice for patient care• Gain insight into blood component preparation and storage• Discuss transfusion complications, recognize susceptible patient groups and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes• Identify strategies for blood inventory supply and blood management
