Resources for Technologists

The ORBCoN Tech Assess eLearning program is an electronic learning tool with Transfusion Medicine related questions in both Basic (11 modules) and Advanced levels (12 modules). These questions are intended to provide Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) in Ontario with a mechanism to assess and build on their technical and theoretical knowledge in Transfusion Medicine. There is also an additional Dispensary module that is intended for those facilities that act as a Blood and Blood Product dispensary site with limited laboratory functionality.

Version 3: Jan 2020-12

Version 3: 2020-12

A comprehensive toolkit was developed to provide guidance for Ontario hospitals in the implementation of Ontario’s Recommendations for Massive Hemorrhage Protocol. The toolkit addresses select patient populations and differences in hospital sizes, resources and geographical challenges.

Released April 30, 2021

This comprehensive toolkit provides resources to help Transfusion Services successfully implement the Ontario Redistribution Program. Examples of documents and tools are included. Revised 2021

This toolkit was developed for hospitals to help provide patients with some key information to facilitate the provision and communication of special blood component requirements to other healthcare facilities that may be involved in a patient’s treatment. The toolkit contains both procedures and templates that can be customized by each hospital as needed.

Version 3: Jan 2021

Red Blood Cells, Platelets, Frozen Plasma – Adult.

Job Aid

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Cold Immune Hemolytic Anemia: Clinical aspects and advances in treatment presented by Dr. Ilene Weitz.