June 2026
Learning Objectives
By completing this eLearning module:
- Describe the historical evolution of platelet manufacturing, comparing manual whole blood component separation and apheresis collection in terms of process steps, product consistency, donor burden, and contribution to supply constraints.
- Analyze clinical and operational outcome data from centers implementing newer platelet manufacturing approaches and determine how these changes could be applied in their own practice settings to improve efficiency, safety, and platelet availability.
- Explain the core principles and key features of automated whole blood processing systems (for example, single-spin, integrated component extraction) and compare their potential advantages and limitations relative to traditional manual and apheresis-based methods when making or influencing local transfusion practice decisions.
Activity Disclosures
This activity is supported by Terumo BCT.
Disclaimer
Daniela Hermelin, M.D., CABP; ImpactLife, Davenport, Iowa, US has received financial compensation from Haemonetics Corporation for Data Management Team (through July 2025).
All planners and reviewers involved in the development of this activity declared no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
This activity underwent review in line with standards of editorial integrity and publication ethics. Potential conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved in accordance with John Wiley and Sons, Inc.’s Policy on Activity Disclosure and Conflict of Interest. The primary resolution method was review by an unconflicted expert. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact [email protected].
Parts of this program’s content were developed using Claude Opus 4.7 (June 2026). All materials were reviewed and approved by the Wiley content strategist team and an external peer reviewer. No clinical material was created with the use of Claude or any other artificial intelligence.
Accreditation
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John Wiley and Sons, Inc. designates this enduring material based CME activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing medical education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.
This activity is designed to be completed within 30 minutes and complete the activity during the valid credit period, which is up to three years from initial publication. Additionally, up to 3 attempts and a score of 75% or higher is needed to pass the post-test and claim credit. You will need to log into your Wiley Health Learning account (registration is free) to complete this activity and earn a certificate.
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