Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in collaboration with AABB.
Arizona
Blood Systems Laboratories
Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Program
2424 W. Erie
Tempe, AZ 85282
| Education Coordinator: |
Marie P. Holub, MA, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
Marie P. Holub, MA, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: |
Leon Su, MD |
| Program Begins: |
August |
| Application Deadline: |
March 31 |
| Length: |
24 months |
| Stipend: |
None |
| Tuition (approximate): |
$100 per semester for students employed by BSI clients
$300 per semester for students not employed by BSI clients |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
9 per class |
NOTES: This program is an online/distance program to prepare individuals to attain SBB certification. The BBT program is six consecutive semester with 7 didactic courses and 5 clinical practice courses including a research project. Students are required to spend 2 weeks in an AABB accredited reference laboratory during Serology Laboratory 2 which is offered during the Summer semester in even years (2012, 2014, etc.).
California
American Red Cross Blood Services, Southern California Region
Specialist in Blood Bank Technology and Transfusion Medicine Program
100 Red Cross Circle, O-05
Pomona, CA 91768
| Education Coordinator: |
Kate Hernandez, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
George Garratty, PhD, FRCPath |
| Medical Director: |
Joy Fridey, MD, MBA |
| Program Begins: |
January |
| Application Deadline: |
October 1st of the prior year |
| Length: |
12 months |
| Stipend: |
Medical Technologist pay scale* |
| Tuition (approximate): |
None |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
4 |
NOTES: *Students are full-time employees of American Red Cross during the training year.
District of Columbia
Armed Services Blood Bank Fellowship
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Department of Pathology
8901 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20889
| Education Coordinator: |
William L. Turcan, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
William L. Turcan, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: |
Katherine I. Schexneider, MD |
| Program Begins: |
1st week in July |
| Application Deadline: |
May 1 of the previous year |
| Length: |
12-18 months |
| Stipend: |
Active duty military service pay* |
| Tuition (approximate): |
Covered by student's military service branch* |
| Award: |
Certificate, or Certificate and MS** |
| Student Capacity: |
8
|
NOTES: *The program is open to active duty military officers only.
**The Master of Science in Health Sciences degree is offered through the George Washington University.
Florida
Transfusion Medicine Academic Center at Florida Blood Services
Specialist in Blood Banking Program
10100 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. North Street
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
| Education Coordinator: |
Marjorie Doty, MT (ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
Marjorie Doty, MT (ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: |
Matthew M. Montgomery, MD |
| Program Begins: |
March |
| Application Deadline: |
October 1 (of the previous year) |
| Length: |
12 month distance program |
| Stipend: |
None |
| Tuition (approximate): |
$3,000 out of state |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
5
|
Illinois
Rush University Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Program
600 S. Paulina Street 1014-A-AAC
Chicago, IL 60612
| Education Coordinator: |
Yolanda Sanchez, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSBB |
| Program Director: |
Yolanda Sanchez, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSBB |
| Medical Director: |
Bruce McLeod, MD |
| Program Begins: |
Any quarter |
| Application Deadline: |
August 15 |
| Length: |
12 months (Full Time), Part time available, Online; all students enroll for graduate credit |
| Stipend: |
None |
| Tuition (approximate): |
$13,000 |
| Award: |
Certificate. 26 quarter hours Rush University graduate credit. Credits may be used towards a Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Management degree through Rush University. |
| Student Capacity: |
10
|
Indiana
Indiana Blood Center
Specialist in Blood Banking Program
3450 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
| Education Coordinator: |
Jayanna Slayten, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
Julie Cruz, MD |
| Medical Director: |
Dan Waxman, MD |
| Program Begins: |
November |
| Application Deadline: |
Applications accepted from January-July for the class that starts in November of the same year. |
| Length: |
12 months (November to November) |
| Stipend: |
N/A |
| Tuition (approximate): |
$3,000/year – Payment due at the beginning of the program |
| Award: |
Certification |
| Student Capacity: |
4-10 students |
NOTES: This program is an on-line/distance professional development program to prepare individuals to become a transfusion medicine specialist and attain a certification as an SBB. The program includes four aspects: on-line didactics, clinical/administration/technical rotations requirements that can be completed in the student's location, professional development tasks and a research project.
Students are required to come to Indianapolis for a one-week Orientation in November. This is the only requirement for travel to Indiana for the program. The student is responsible for travel expenses.
Louisiana
Medical Center of Louisiana
Blood Bank – 1st floor
2021 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
| Education Coordinator: |
Karen C. Kirkley, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
Cynthia A. Eicher, MHS, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: |
Tom H. Carson, MD |
| Program Begins: |
January |
| Application Deadline: |
September 1 |
| Length: |
12 months (Full Time), 24 months (Part Time) |
| Stipend: |
None |
| Tuition (approximate): |
None |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
4
|
Maryland
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Program
Carnegie Building, Room 656
600 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287-6667
| Education Coordinator: |
Lorraine N. Blagg, MA,MLS(ASCP)CMSBB |
|
Program Director: |
Lorraine N. Blagg, MA,MLS(ASCP)CMSBB |
| Medical Director: |
Paul M. Ness, MD |
| Program Begins: |
September |
| Application Deadline: |
November 30 (of the previous year) |
| Length: |
12 months |
| Stipend: |
None* |
| Tuition (approximate): |
None |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
3 |
NOTES: *Though stipends are not granted to students in the Johns Hopkins Specialist in Blood Bank Technology program, employment as a Medical Technologist is provided and mandatory.
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Blood Bank
Specialist in Blood Banking Technology Program
NIH/CC/DTM
Building 10/1C711
10 Center Drive, MSC 1184
Bethesda, MD 20892-1184
| Education Coordinator: |
Karen Byrne, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
Sherry Sheldon, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: |
Willy Flegel, MD |
| Program Begins: |
July |
| Application Deadline: |
December 31 |
| Length: |
12 months |
| Stipend: |
None* |
| Tuition (approximate): |
None |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
3
|
NOTES: *Though stipends are not granted to students in the NIH program, employment is provided and mandatory. Students are considered part time, temporary employees.
Ohio
Hoxworth Blood Center at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Specialist in Blood Banking Program
3130 Highland Avenue
PO Box 670055
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0055
| Education Coordinator: |
Pamela Inglish, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
Pamela Inglish, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: |
Ronald A. Sacher, MD |
| Program Begins: |
September |
| Application Deadline: |
January 31 |
| Length: |
16 months |
| Stipend: |
$15,000/12 months |
| Tuition (approximate): |
In-State - $8,601/year, Out-of-State - $17,031/year (estimated cost) |
| Award: |
Certificate and MS Degree* |
| Student Capacity: |
2
|
NOTES:*A Master of Science degree from the College of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cincinnati, is simultaneously earned along with the SBB. This program is full time only. Program always starts in the autumn semester - August
Community Blood Center/Community Tissue ServicesTM
Specialist in Blood Banking Technology Program
349 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45402
| Education Coordinator: |
Nancy Lang, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
Nancy Lang, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: |
Ghada Khalife, MD |
| Program Begins: |
April 1 each year |
| Application Deadline: |
January 1 of program year |
| Length: |
12-month distance program |
| Stipend: |
None |
| Tuition (approximate): |
$3000.00 |
| Award: |
Certificate of completion |
| Student Capacity: |
6
|
NOTES: No affiliated graduate programs.
Texas
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
School of Blood Bank Technology
1400 La Concha Lane
Houston, TX 77054-1802
| Education Coordinator: |
Clare Wong, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
Clare Wong, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: |
Beth Hartwell, MD |
| Program Begins: |
May or June |
| Application Deadline: |
January 15 |
| Length: |
12-month distance program |
| Stipend: |
None |
| Tuition (approximate): |
$3,000/year |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
6
|
NOTES: No affiliated graduate programs.
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston SBB Program
UTMB Department of Pathology
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555-1140
| Education Coordinator: |
Janet L. Vincent, MS, SBB(ASCP) |
| Program Director: |
Janet L. Vincent, MS, SBB(ASCP) |
| Medical Director: |
David Yawn, MD |
| Program Begins: |
March |
| Application Deadline: |
July 1 (of the previous year) |
| Length: |
12 months |
| Stipend: |
None |
| Tuition (approximate): |
$3,000/year for distance students |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
25 distance students accepted
|
NOTES: No graduate credit available.
University Health System and Affiliates School of Blood Bank Technology
4502 Medical Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
| Education Coordinator: |
Linda K. Myers MT(ASCP)SBB, CQA
|
| Program Director: |
Linda A. Smith, PhD, CLS(NCA) |
| Medical Director: |
Eugenia C Bryan, MD |
| Program Begins: |
August |
| Application Deadline: |
May 1 |
| Length: |
12 months (Full Time) |
| Stipend: |
None, but employment is usually available. |
| Tuition (approximate): |
None |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
2
|
Wisconsin
BloodCenter of Wisconsin
Specialist in Blood Banking Program
638 North 18th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
| Education Coordinator: |
Delores E. Sauer, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: |
Susan T. Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: |
Kathleen Puca, MD, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Begins: |
September |
| Application Deadline: |
April 1 |
| Length: |
12-24 months |
| Stipend: |
None |
| Tuition (approximate): |
$4,500 fee to cover the SBB certificate program*. For Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine, Marquette University graduate credit hour rates apply. |
| Award: |
Certificate |
| Student Capacity: |
6
|
NOTES: *A $50 application fee to Marquette University's Graduate Program is required. Admitted students are in non-degree status while earning 18 credits from the SBB program. These 18 credits may be used towards a 39/40-credit Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine degree. There is a dual admission policy with BloodCenter of Wisconsin and Marquette University.