EBMT and LABMT are collaborating in offering live webinars for nurses, hosted by experts for both societies members.
The objective of these webinars is to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to guarantee quality care to those patients who receive a hematopoietic progenitor transplant.
All the live webinars will be hosted in Spanish. After the session, a Webinar e-course will be available on the EBMT e-learning platform. When all the talks are aired and uploaded, the attendees will have the opportunity to take an exam. The fact of having chosen 10 hours of training is not arbitrary since it is the number of hours of annual training recommended in the JACIE standards.
In this course, the webinar’s content will be translated into English.
EBMT and LABMT will provide a certificate to those attendees who pass the exam.
Upcoming webinars from EBMT
BMT Nurses Training Programme – Sri Lanka
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) has been performed in Sri Lanka for over a decade, yet it remains a relatively new and evolving field. Until now, continuous professional development for BMT nurses has not received sufficient attention. In collaboration with the EBMT Nurses Working Party, this programme aims to create a dedicated platform for nurses to learn, train, and connect with international experts. Through shared expertise, discussion, and hands-on guidance, we strive to clarify clinical doubts, standardize best practices, enhance patient care, and foster nursing-led research in the field of BMT.
Register here
All webinars will be held in IST time, from 14:00 to 15:00IST. Use the Time Zone Converter and make sure you are available to attend.
Find here the list of topics and the following dates:
24 September 2025 | 1. Introduction to EBMT website, organization and maintenance of a BMT unit, Recording Data by Hilda Mekelenkamp, Leiden University Medical Center (The Netherlands)
Hilda Mekelenkamp is a paediatric stem cell transplant nurse and postdoctoral researcher at Leiden University Medical Centre, Netherlands. Her research focuses on stakeholder perspectives in stem cell therapy decision-making. She also serves as President of the EBMT Nurses Group.
22 October 2025 | 2. Transplants, Principals of conditioning & Cell infusion by Angela Leather, Lead Nurse Cell Therapy and Haematology outpatient, The Christie, Manchester (United Kingdom)
Qualified in 1992, spent most of her professional career working in Haematology/oncology. I joined the Christie, Manchester in 1996, and worked as transplant coordinator since 2001 and recently moved to the role as Lead Nurse for Cell Therapy Specialists and Haematology Outpatient departments. Enjoys teaching and supporting colleagues to grow and gain confidence in their own careers. Currently Co-Chair the UK EBMT nurses and allied health professional group and recently accepted as a member of the Global Education Committee for EBMT, to facilitate education and training regardless of country ensuring equality in the same network and resources as other European countries. Angela has a specialist interest in women’s health post-transplant and feel that expanding the awareness and knowledge base around this subject will lead to an improved patient experience more widely.
Coming soon:
3. Early and acute HSCT complication and nurses care
4. Nurses care of immunosuppressed BMT patients
5. Infection risks: Hygiene, isolation & hand washing Infections and infection control & Low bacterial diet
6. PBSC Mobilization and Apheresis
7. Mucositis & Oral Care
8. Assessment and control of vomit/nausea and diarrhea
9. Neutropenia and fever
10. Transfusion support
11. Nursing management of Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
12. Nursing Management of Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease (VOD)
13. Management of Haemorrhagic Cystitis
14. Quality Management, Stands & Nurses Education
15. Late complications and Quality of life post BMT
16. CVC management
Past webinars
How to Submit an Abstract
This 60-minute webinar took place on 8 September 2025. This session guided you through the essentials of how to submit an abstract for conferences and professional events. It included a 15-minute presentation covering key concepts and common tips, followed by a interactive Q&A session.
Speaker panel:
Moderators:
Elin Öfverberg
Marijke Quaghebeur
Speaker:
Hilda Mekelenkamp
A paediatric stem cell transplant nurse and postdoctoral researcher at Leiden University Medical Centre, Netherlands. Her research focuses on stakeholder perspectives in stem cell therapy decision-making. She also serves as President of the EBMT Nurses Group.
Learning objectives:
- Define the purpose and key components of a scientific abstract.
- Identify the essential information to include in an abstract.
- Apply a structured approach to writing a concise and coherent abstract.
- Recognise common mistakes and challenges in abstract writing, and implement strategies to avoid them.
- Prepare an abstract tailored to haematology-focused conferences, using appropriate language, keywords, and format.
Palliative care
The tenth live webinar took place on 17 December and was hosted by Lidiane Costa. She spoke on the subject of “Palliative care”.
The topics were:
- To discuss palliative care concepts
- To evaluate the main differences between Haematology and Oncology in this scenario
- To discuss the topic in relation to haematopoietic stem cell transplant
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
Patient and family education
The ninth live webinar took place on 12 November and was hosted by Cristina Gallego Miralles. She spoke on the subject of “Patient and family education”.
The topics were:
- Correct misconceptions regarding therapeutic education
- Induce a reflection about the quality of the education and quantity of information we provide to our patients and families and induce a critical review of the contents
- Introduce tools to develop an appropriate program based on the real necessities and current resources
- Introduce examples of therapeutic education programs in chronic and acute patients
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
Acute GvHD: Evaluation and nursing care
The eighth live webinar took place on 22 October and was hosted by Cristina Vogel. She spoke on the subject of “Acute GvHD: Evaluation and nursing care”.
The topics were:
- GVHD Rate
- GVHD nursing Care
- GVHD early identification
- Provide quality of life to the assisted patient
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
Supportive care: nutrition, pain
The seventh live webinar took place on 17 September and was hosted by Liliana Torres Ajalla. She spoke on the subject of “Supportive care: nutrition, pain”.
The topics were:
- Recognize the metabolic changes during and after HSCT
- Determine the nutritional requirements in HSCT
- Know the appropriate types of nutrition in HSCT
- Assess the nutritional status of the patient upon admission
- Assess the weaning time from total parenteral nutrition
- Know the instruments to assess pain
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
Venous access: central venous catheters
The sixth live webinar took place on 13 August and was hosted by Maika García and Silvana Matilde Jubin Vettorello. They spoke on the subject of “Venous access: central venous catheters”.
The topics were:
- Briefly present the different types of venous access
- Define central venous catheters and specify their classification
- Provide further detail on long-term central venous catheters and tunnelled catheters, specifically regarding the implications for hematopoietic stem cell transplants, by demonstrating its use in the various stages of the process
- Provide guidelines on the use of tunnelled central venous catheters with an emphasis on the complications
- Highlight the significance of standardised procedures for activities related to tunnelled central venous catheters
- Recommend activities that promote patient safety and wellbeing
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
Care of immunocompromised patients: neutropenia and febrile neutropenia
The fifth live webinar took place on 16 July and was hosted by Paola Viveros Lamas. She spoke on the subject of “Care of immunocompromised patients: Neutropenia and febrile neutropenia”.
The topics were:
- Give an overview of neutropenia
- Define neutropenia and febrile neutropenia
- Establish the main characteristics of neutropenia and febrile neutropenia
- Identify the classification criteria for neutropenia and febrile neutropenia
- Describe the management of febrile neutropenia
- Explain nursing care in patients with febrile neutropenia
- Analyse the considerations in patients undergoing HSCT
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
Administration of cellular therapy products
The fourth live webinar took place on 19 June and was hosted by Lucía Vázquez. She spoke on the subject of “Administration of cellular therapy products”.
The topics were:
- Train nurses to safely infuse the cellular component during HSCT
- Identify adverse reactions during HSCI
- Prevent, identify, minimize or intervene in possible events or complications that may occur during the administration of HSC
- Registry everything observed during HSCT
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
Management of chemotherapy: preparative regimens, administration and principles
The third webinar took place on 29 May and was hosted by Patricia Pérez Vargas. She spoke on the subject of “Management of chemotherapy: preparative regimens, administration, and principles”.
The topics were:
- Understand the biosafety measures that prevent any risk of contamination and toxicity
- Understand the correct approach required during each phase of chemotherapy
- Identify an operational procedure that encompasses operator, drug, environment, and most importantly, patient safety.
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
Overview of cellular therapy process. Donor selection
The second webinar took place on 30 April and was hosted by Julia Ruiz. She spoke on the subject of “Overview of cellular therapy process. Donor selection”.
The topics presented were:
- A general description of the haematopoietic stem cell transplant process
- The transplant coordinator
- Transplant types
- A description of the different sources of stem cells
- Donor selection and care
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
Quality Management and FACT-JACIE Accreditation. Role of the Nurse Coordinator
The first webinar took place on 2 April and was hosted by Eugenia Trigoso. She spoke on the subject of “Role of the Nurse Coordinator: Quality Management and FACT-JACIE Accreditation”.
The topics presented were:
- Identify the benefits of implementing a quality plan
- Understand the description and impact of JACIE accreditation within Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Units
- Apply the required skills and knowledge to ensure quality care for patients receiving haematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT)
- Describe the role of the Coordinator Nurse
For any queries please contact: elearning@ebmt.org
