Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
4039 Newberry Road
Gainesville, FL 32607
| Telephone: | +1.352 224-1711 |
| Fax: | +1.888 286-0179 |
| Email: | gamartinez@lifesouth.org |
| Website: | https://www.lifesouth.org/specialist-in-blood-banking-certificate-program/ |
| Education Coordinator: | Guillermo (Bill) Martinez, MS MT(ASCP)SBB, CSSBB (ASQ) – Technical Director |
| Program Director: | Chris Lough, M.D., Vice President of Medical Services |
| Medical Director: | Chris Lough, M.D., Vice President of Medical Services |
| Program Begins: | Mid-June |
| Application Deadline: | Friday of the second week of April |
| Length: | 12 months |
| Stipend: | n/a |
| Tuition (approximate): | $6,000 |
| Award: | certificate |
| Student Capacity: | 5 |
NOTES: This program is an on-line/distance training professional development program to prepare individuals to become a transfusion medicine specialist and attain certification as an SBB. The program includes on-line didactics, professional development tasks and clinical/administration/technical practicum requirements that may be completed in an approved facility. Students must have an approved mentor to apply. Students may be required to come to LifeSouth for a 3-day orientation at the start of the program (a remote orientation may be instituted, as needed for travel restriction reasons). Graduate credits (6) from the SBB program may be applied to the Transfusion Medicine Masters (TRM-MS) degree program at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.
Students are solely responsible for all travel expenses associated with completing program requirements. Fees are subject to change periodically. Please visit the website or contact the Program Coordinator for current program fees, deadlines, or other information.
Specialist in Blood Banking Program
Education Department
10100 Dr. Martin Luther King St. N.
St Petersburg, FL 33716
| Telephone (office): | 727-568-1224 |
| Fax: | 727-568-1177 |
| Email: | MTEducation@oneblood.org or wyenona.hicks@oneblood.org |
| Website: | https://www.oneblood.org/BBTSBB/sbbprogram.stml |
| Program Director: | Wyenona "Nonie" Hicks, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Manager of Medical Technology Education |
| Medical Director: | Richard Gammon, MD |
| Program Begins: | Monday of the first full week of April |
| Application Period: | November 1-December 31 |
| Application Fee (approximate)**: | $50 |
| Length: | 12 months |
| Stipend: | N/A |
| Tuition (approximate)**: | $5,000 |
| Student Capacity: | 8 (maximum) |
NOTES: This program is an on-line/distance professional development program to prepare individuals to become a transfusion medicine specialist and attain certification as an SBB. The program includes on-line didactics, professional development tasks and clinical/administration/technical practicum requirements that may be completed in the student's location. Students must have an approved mentor to apply. Students are required to come to OneBlood for a 3-day Orientation starting the first Monday in April (a contingent plan for remote orientation may be instituted, if needed).
Graduate credits (6) from the SBB program may be applied to the Transfusion Medicine Masters (TRM-MS) degree program at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas (on-line, with an on-campus Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory in the Spring of the 2nd year).
Students are solely responsible for all travel expenses associated with completing program requirements.
**Fees are subject to change periodically. Please contact the Program Director or email MTEducation@oneblood.org for current program fees, deadlines, or other information.
600 S. Paulina Street 1019-A-AAC
Chicago, IL 60612
| Telephone: | +1.312.942.2402 |
| Fax: | +1.312.942.6464 |
| Email: | Laurie_Gillard@rush.edu |
| Website: | www.rushu.rush.edu/cls |
| Education Coordinator: | Laurie Gillard, MS, MLS(ASCP) SBB |
| Program Director: | Laurie Gillard, MS, MLS(ASCP) SBB |
| Medical Director: | Mark Pool, MD |
| Program Begins: | Fall Semester |
| Application Deadline: | August 1 |
| Length: | 12 months (Full Time), Part time available, Online; all students enroll for graduate credit |
| Stipend: | None |
| Tuition (approximate): | $16,000 |
| Award: | Certificate. 17 semester hours Rush University Graduate Credit which may be used towards a Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Management degree through Rush University. |
| Student Capacity: | 25 |
Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Program
| Telephone: | +1.318.673.1463 |
| Fax: | +1.318.227.8317 |
| Email: | SBB@lifeshare.org |
| Website: | www.lifeshare.org/sbb-program/ |
| Education Coordinator: | Kaitlyn Taylor, SBB(ASCP) |
| Program Director: | Katrina Billingsley, MSTM, MLS(ASCP)SBBCM |
| Medical Director: | Tim G. Peterson, MD |
| Program Begins: | Mid May |
| Application Deadline: | December 15 |
| Length: | 12 months |
| Stipend: | n/a |
| Tuition (approximate): | $6000 |
| Award: | certificate |
| Student Capacity: | 25 |
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 on-line didactics, professional development tasks and clinical/ administration/technical rotations requirements that can be completed in the student's location. Students are required to come to Shreveport for a 1-week Orientation in early May. Students are responsible for all travel expenses.
(formerly Medical Center of Louisiana)
Blood Bank – Rm 5502
2000 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
| Telephone: | +1.504.702.3558 |
| Fax: | +1.504.702.4161 |
| Email: | BBEducation@lcmchealth.org |
| Website: | https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/academic-medical-center/specialist-in-blood-bank-technology-program/ |
| Education Coordinator: | Leslie Granier, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: | Sharon Stradley, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: | Dr. Shaun Lawicki |
| Program Begins: | October 1 |
| Application Deadline: | February 28 (applications will be accepted until July 15th if class size is below capacity) |
| Length: | 12 months distance program |
| Stipend: | None |
| Tuition (approximate): | Current tuition $6000 |
| Award: | Certification |
| Student Capacity: | 12 |
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 on-line didactics, professional
development tasks and clinical/ administration/technical rotations requirements that can be completed in the student's location. Students are required to come to New Orleans for a 2-day orientation in September. Students are responsible for
all travel expenses.
Credits from the SBB program may be applied to the Transfusion Medicine Masters (TRM-MS) degree program at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Department of Pathology
8901 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20889
| Telephone: | +1.301.295.8605 |
| Email: | William.l.Turcan.civ@health.mil |
| Website: | www.militaryblood.dod.mil/about-us.html |
| Education Coordinator: | William L. Turcan, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: | William L. Turcan, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: | Michael L. DeVan, 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.
Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Program
Sheikh Zayed Tower 3100
1800 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21287-6667
| Telephone: | +1.410.502.9584 |
| Fax: | +1.410.955.0618 |
| Email: | lblagg1@jhmi.edu |
| Website: | New SBBT/TM site: https://pathology.jhu.edu/transfusion/sbb-program New site for the Office of Graduate Clinical Education: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/office-graduate-clinical-education/index.html |
| Education Coordinator: | Kathy Haddaway, MLS(ASCP)CMSBBCM |
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 Clinical Laboratory Scientist is provided and mandatory.
Specialist in Blood Banking Technology Program
NIH/CC/DTM
Building 10/1C711
10 Center Drive, MSC 1184
Bethesda, MD 20892-1184
| Telephone: | +1.301.496.8335 |
| Fax: | +1.301.496.9990 |
| Email: | KByrne@mail.cc.nih.gov |
| Website: | http://www.cc.nih.gov/dtm/research/sbb.html |
| Education Coordinator: | Karen Byrne, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: | Traci D. Paige, MT(ASCP)SBBCM |
| Medical Director: | Willy Flegel, MD |
| Program Begins: | July |
| Application Deadline: | Applications are welcome throughout the year and will be reviewed upon receipt of a complete packet. The candidate interview and selection process is generally complete by the end of March. |
| 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.
100 S. Roberts St.
St. Paul, MN 55107
| Telephone: | +1.404.234.5199 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | https://www.redcrossblood.org/biomedical-services/specialist-in-blood-bank-technology-and-transfusion-medicine-pro.html |
| Education Coordinator: | Michelle Lodermeier MBA, MLSCMSBB(ASCP)CM |
| Program Director: | Marvin (Marty) H. Moore, Jr., MHA, MLSCM(ASCP)SBBCM |
| Medical Director: | David Mair, MD |
| Program Begins: | September (Monday following Labor Day) |
| Application Deadline: | June 1st |
| Length: | 12 months |
| Stipend: | None |
| Tuition (approximate): | $0.00 (Requires a two-year work commitment post-graduation for Red Cross employee/students) |
| Award: | Certificate |
| Student Capacity: | 15 |
Notes:
The aim of our Specialist in Blood Bank Technology (SBB) program is to prepare individuals to become a transfusion medicine specialist and attain ASCP certification as an SBB. This SBB program is a hybrid model consisting of online/on-demand didactic, professional development tasks, and learning coupled with a combination of in-person and virtual clinical/administration/technical practicum requirements. These practicums are facilitated by the Red Cross SBB Program staff in collaboration with Red Cross sites and our partner institutions. Students are accepted from various Red Cross and partner locations across the United States and Puerto Rico in conjunction with our affiliated institutions. Students must have an approved mentor to apply. Orientation is virtual.
BioBridge Global
6211 W Interstate 10
San Antonio, TX 78201-2023
University Health System
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
| Telephone: | +1.210.731.5555 extension 1360 |
| Fax: | +1.210.249.4417 |
| Email: | jose.quesada@southtexasblood.org |
| Website: | www.biobridgeglobal.org; www.universityhealthsystem.com |
| Education Coordinator: | Jose Quesada, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: | Ron Fryar, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: | Samantha Gomez Ngamsuntikul, MD |
| Program Begins: | June |
| Application Deadline: | January 15 |
| Length: | 12 months |
| Stipend: | None |
| Tuition (approximate): | $5000 |
| Award: | Certificate |
| Student Capacity: | Up to 2-4 on-site and distance students accepted |
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 on-line didactics, professional development tasks, and clinical/ administration/technical rotations requirements should be completed in the student's location. This SBB program provides clinical experience through its affiliate members (University Hospital and BioBridge) for on-site students. Students are required to come to San Antonio for a 1 week orientation in June. The student is responsible for all travel expenses.
UTMB School of Health Professions – Clinical Laboratory Science Department
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555-1140
| Telephone: | +1.409.772.3057 |
| Fax: | +1.409.772.3067 |
| Email: | lpwalker@utmb.edu |
| Website: | www.utmb.edu/sbb |
| Education Coordinator: | LeeAnn Walker, M.Ed., MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Director: | LeeAnn Walker, M.Ed., MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: | Christopher M. Lough, MD |
| Program Begins: | April |
| Application Deadline: | December 1 (of the Previous year) |
| Length: | 3 semesters (12 months) |
| Stipend: | None |
| Tuition (approximate): | Tuition (approximate):Standard UTMB graduate tuition rates for in-state and out-of-state students. For more information, refer to https://www.utmb.edu/enrollmentservices/resources/studentaccounts/shp-mot-mhp-mcls-nshp-fee-sheet-details. |
| Award: | Certificate; 19 graduate credits |
| Student Capacity: | Up to 25 distance students accepted |
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 on-line didactics, professional development tasks and clinical/ administration/technical rotations requirements that can be completed in the student's location. Graduate credits (19) from the UTMB SBB program may be applied to the Transfusion Medicine Masters (MSTM) degree program (additional 23 credits). For information about the MSTM program for graduates of other SBB programs, contact the Program Director.
Students are required to come to Galveston for a 1-week Orientation in April. If continuing with the TRM-MS program, students must also attend a 4-day on-site Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory session. The student is responsible for all travel expenses.
Specialist in Blood Banking Program
638 North 18th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
| Telephone: | +1.414.937.6412 |
| Fax: | +1.414.937.6404 |
| Email: | nmleon@versiti.org |
| Website: | www.versiti.org |
| Education Coordinator: | Natasha Leon, MLS(ASCP)SBBCM |
| Program Director: | Susan T. Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Medical Director: | Kathleen Puca, MD, MT(ASCP)SBB |
| Program Begins: | September |
| Application Period: | August through October 31 |
| Length: | 18-24 months |
| Stipend: | None |
| Tuition (approximate): | $1280 fee/semester for the 2023-2024 academic year to cover SBB Certificate program*. Fees evaluated on a yearly basis. Students are responsible for 5 semesters of fees. For Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine, Marquette University graduate credit hour rates apply. |
| Award: | Certificate |
| Student Capacity: | 4 |
NOTES: *A $50 application fee to Marquette University's Graduate Program is required for all admitted students. 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 Versiti and Marquette University.
4550 Montgomery Avenue
Suite 700, North Tower
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.907.6977
