Course Dates for 2025
You will automatically be enrolled into intake specified on your registration form.
If you need to be moved to another course date, please email autotrans@anzcp.org
19th May 2025
8th September 2025
Autotransfusion Course: Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re thinking about enrolling or you’re already a student in the ANZBP Autotransfusion Course, this page is here to help. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about the course, including how to enrol, what to expect, how to access your certificate, and how to make the most of your learning.
Scroll down to find the section relevant to you:
Prospective Students – everything you need to know before enrolling.
Current Students – tips, access info, and support during your course.
Hospitals/Corporates – wishing to enrol multiple students
If your question isn’t answered here, feel free to contact us at autotrans@anzcp.org.
Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Students
Who is this course designed for?
The Autotransfusion Course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in intraoperative blood management, including perfusionists, nurses, anaesthetic technicians, and other allied health professionals seeking formal training in autotransfusion techniques.
What topics are covered in the course?
The course covers the didactic underlying theory principles of autotransfusion, equipment setup and operation, clinical indications, troubleshooting, patient safety, and relevant clinical guidelines.
How long do I have to complete the course?
Participants have 3 months from the date of enrollment to complete the course and the final assessment. After this, you will lose access to the course.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered completely online, allowing participants to complete modules at their own pace. It includes an online assessment to verify competency.
Is there an assessment?
Yes. Participants are required to complete an online assessment to demonstrate their understanding of autotransfusion principles and safe clinical practice. This consists of 50-question MCQ, which you will have 1 hour to complete. The pass mark required is 60%.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion that they will be able to download from the online learning dashboard..
Does this course meet hospital credentialing or competency requirements?
This course provides you with the theoretical knowledge to understand and recognise important aspects of cell salvage. It is recommended that students have practical training in their hospital institution prior to safe operation of cell salvage systems. This will ensure appropriate delivery of ICS within the hospital’s protocol and guidelines. The ANZBP recommend 10 supervised cases, by an experienced autotransfusionist, be performed prior to performing ICS independently.
Frequently Asked Questions for Current Students
I have enrolled for next month’s course and the link doesn’t work.
Access to the course content will only become active on the official course start date. Please check your enrolment confirmation for the scheduled start date. If the date has arrived and you still can’t access the course after 9 am, please contact us at autotrans@anzcp.org.
Help, I can’t login. It is the day of the course.
Access typically activates at 9 am (AEST) on the course start date. Please try again after this time. If you continue to experience issues, please contact autotrans@anzcp.org and our team will assist you.
I have a really busy week and am not sure if I will be able to complete this weeks module, what should I do?
No problem! Our course is completely online and self-paced, so you can easily catch up the following week or work through the content week by week at your own pace. You have 3 months to complete the course, so there’s plenty of time to fit it around your schedule.
How should I use the workbook?
The workbook is designed to be your personal learning notebook. As you work through the course, we recommend filling it out with key points, reflections, and notes. This helps reinforce your learning and gives you a handy reference to take back to your workplace.
You’ll lose access to the course after your enrolment period ends, but your completed workbook becomes a permanent resource you can refer to anytime in your future autotransfusion practice.
I have completed my quiz, but it still says there is another attempt. Is this an error?
Each student has two attempts at the quiz. If you have passed your first attempt, you should be able to access your certificate and there is no need to reattempt the quiz. Try refreshing the page, otherwise if you have any issues accessing your certificate, please contact us at autotrans@anzcp.org.
Where do I find my certificate?
Once you have successfully completed all course modules and passed the assessment, your certificate will be available for download from your course dashboard. If you have any issues accessing your certificate, please contact us at autotrans@anzcp.org
When will I lose access to the course?
You will have 3 months access to the course from the course start date. If any extenuating circumstances arise and you can no longer do the assessment in this timeframe, please email autotrans@anzcp.org
What if I have technical issues or questions during the course?
Please contact autotrans@anzcp.org for any technical support or course-related enquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions for Hospitals/Corporate
How can I enrol multiple staff members in the course?
To enrol multiple participants, please contact autotrans@anzcp.org. Our team will provide you with a dedicated enrolment link for group registrations.
Can we receive an invoice instead of paying online?
Yes, this can be sent to you once you fill in the group enrollees link. Not only does the group enrolment link allow you to register your participants as you proceed to the cart, there is an option for the invoice for payment.
Can my enrollees access the course if our accounts haven’t paid the invoice yet?
Yes, your team members will be able to start the course once enrolled. However, certificates will not be issued until full payment has been received. Please ensure payment is completed to finalise certification.
