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 continuing education certificate in blood bank technology.

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.

Program Courses:

Didactic Course Name:
  • Immunology and Hematology
  • Serology
  • Human Blood Groups
  • Advanced Case Studies
  • Transfusion Therapy
  • Donor Center Operations
  • Management
Clinical Course Name:
  • Serology Laboratory 1
  • Serology Laboratory 2
  • Transfusion Service Practice
  • Donor Center Practice
  • Education and Research

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.

Download the necessary applications and information.

Accreditation

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 AABB Committee on Accreditation of Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Programs.

Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
(727) 210-2350