Are you ready to deepen your clinical knowledge and improve the care you provide for patients with Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD)? This new education programme is designed to give healthcare professionals the tools and insights to manage the complex needs of SCD patients, ensuring the best possible outcomes and experiences.

There are two course option on offer. The first, produced by The Red Cell Network, provides a full introduction to SCD to give learners a solid understanding of SCD as a genetically inherited blood condition. This is followed by information about common complications and treatment options, as well as pain presentation and pain management. The course also includes a session led by a patient with lived experience. SCD patients are experts in their own condition, and it is vital to work with them to deliver the best possible care. This also helps learners to build empathy with patients with SCD.

The second course, produced by King’s Health Partners, takes a more detailed look at acute pain presentation and other complications such as acute chest syndrome. The course provides learners with knowledge of how best to treat these symptoms. Both courses are available on the website.

As well as clinical knowledge, this programme addresses the role of racism and health-related stigma in patient care, teaching learners how to recognise and prevent such behaviours.