Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a serious, genetic (inherited) condition affecting the blood and various organs in the body. It affects the red blood cells, causing them to change shape, known as 'sickling' or 'crisis', producing episodes of pain and other symptoms.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe how SCD is caused
- Identify common symptoms of SCD
- Describe how sickling occurs
- Recognise the similarities and differences between sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait
- Explain how to prevent crisis
- Describe common treatments for SCD
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe how SCD is caused
- Identify common symptoms of SCD
- Describe how sickling occurs
- Recognise the similarities and differences between sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait
- Explain how to prevent crisis
- Describe common treatments for SCD
Modules
Module 1
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
Module 2
What Causes SCD?
Module 3
Symptoms
Module 4
Treatment
Module 5
Living With SCD
Module 6
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
SCD is an inherited blood disorder that affects haemoglobin and can cause red blood cells to become sickle-shaped. UK SCD training covers symptoms, causes and treatment.
Symptoms may include severe pain, anaemia, fatigue, infections and swelling. UK sickle cell training covers recognising symptoms and supporting people during a crisis.
Sickle cell disease can cause significant health problems, while sickle cell trait usually does not cause SCD symptoms. UK training explains the key differences.
Staying hydrated, avoiding known triggers and following an individual care plan may help reduce crisis risk. UK SCD training covers prevention and ongoing management.
Treatment may include pain management, medicines, blood transfusions and specialist care. UK sickle cell training explores common treatments and multidisciplinary support.