Review of the Blood Donor History Questionnaire
Tracking # 20-1290132
$15.00
Course overview
In order to keep the U.S. blood supply safe, each potential donor must meet certain qualifications. Part of the qualification process is filling out a Donor History Questionnaire (DHQ) each time a person presents for donation. This course reviews the general donor requirements, the 41 questions on the DHQ, and the donor deferral period associated with answering YES to any of the questions.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
American Board of Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Chemistry Diplomate
Molecular Diagnostics Diplomate
Toxicological Chemistry Diplomate
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Clinical Laboratory Director
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Public Health Director
Public Health Supervisor
Public Health Technologist
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel
Cytotechnologist
Generalist
Laboratory Assistant
Phlebotomist
Specialist
Technician
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Laboratory Personnel
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe the layout of the Donor History Questionnaire (DHQ), comparing the full and abbreviated forms.
2. List the General Requirements for blood donation.
3. Determine the donor’s eligibility by reviewing the answers to each question on the DHQ.
4. Recall the deferral period for each question on the DHQ.