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Blood Banking Technology Program
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in cooperation with Blood Systems Laboratories is presenting an online Blood Bank Technology Program.
The online Blood Bank Technology Program curriculum provides intensive professional study in both theoretical and applied educational areas for the experienced clinical laboratory scientist. The theory portion includes didactic online courses. The clinical component is provided at blood center and transfusion service settings.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded a postbaccalaureate certificate in blood bank technology or a continuing education certificate.
The Blood Bank Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation – Specialist in Blood Bank Technology.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
727-210-2354 fax
Graduates of the program are eligible to take the certification examination for Specialist in Blood Bank Technology administered by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
The Blood Bank Technology Program is a 2-year part-time program composed of seven didactic courses and five clinical practice courses. These courses include:
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Didactic Course Name |
# Hours |
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Immunology and Hematology |
3 |
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Serology |
3 |
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Human Blood Groups |
3 |
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Advanced Case Studies |
1 |
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Transfusion Therapy |
3 |
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Donor Center Operations |
3 |
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Management |
4 |
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Clinical Course Name |
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Serology Laboratory 1 |
2 |
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Serology Laboratory 2 |
5 |
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Transfusion Service Practice |
3 |
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Donor Center Practice |
3 |
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Education and Research |
4 |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
37 |
You can read about the different courses under Course Descriptions.
Enrollment in the Blood Bank Technology Program is dependent upon acceptance to the program. Refer to Requirements to determine if you are a candidate for the program.
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