AABB Prehospital Transfusion Certificate Program - Individual Purchase

Foundational Training for EMS Leaders Building Prehospital Blood Programs

As the use of blood products in prehospital care continues to expand to address preventable deaths from hemorrhage, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) agencies are increasingly seeking guidance on how to safely establish and manage transfusion programs.

The AABB Prehospital Transfusion Certificate Program is designed to equip EMS leaders with the clinical, regulatory, operational, and quality management knowledge needed to plan, implement and oversee prehospital blood transfusion programs.

Through a series of seven self-paced modules, participants will explore the scientific and clinical evidence supporting early transfusion, the roles and responsibilities of EMS agencies and blood providers, regulatory and accreditation considerations, blood product selection and handling, operational workflows and the quality and safety systems essential to successful program implementation.

Developed by multidisciplinary experts from EMS, blood centers and hospitals, the program emphasizes collaboration and shared accountability across the continuum of care.

Who Should Participate
This program is intended for EMS program managers, field practitioners, medical directors, and other leaders involved in the planning and implementation of prehospital transfusion programs.

Program Modules

• The "Why": Clinical Rationale and Framework
• Understanding Blood Products
• Models of Implementation
• Logistics and Operations
• Patient Selection, Consent and Field Administration
• Managing Risk Through a Quality and Safety Framework
• Collaboration and Communication

Certificate Requirements and Program Duration
Learners will receive a certificate of completion upon reviewing all seven modules, successfully completing each module assessment, and submitting the program evaluation. The estimated time to complete the program is approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Continuing Education Credit
The program is eligible for a maximum of:

• 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians
• 5.75 contact hours for California nurses
• 5.75 hours of continuing education for laboratory professionals, which may be self-reported to the ASCP Board of Certification Credential Maintenance

Program Format and Access
The certificate program is delivered entirely online through AABB's Education Platform as independent, self-paced study. Learners receive immediate access upon registration and have one year from the date of registration to complete the program.