Preparation for Technologist in Blood Banking Certification
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Clinical Laboratory Science Program will
offer the online, continuing education course, “Preparation for Technologist in Blood
Banking Certification”. This program will be available in January, 2008 with
registrations accepted after October 1, 2007.
Technologist in Blood Banking certification is offered by the ASCP Board of Registry
and the National Certifying Agency. Certification provides opportunities for career
advancement and results in a better educated workforce.
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must have earned a baccalaureate degree in biological science or chemistry
or completion of a specified number of semester hours in biology, chemistry or medical
sciences, plus one year of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in blood
banking within the last 10 years.
Course Structure
The Technologist in Blood Banking preparation course will cover the content guidelines
of the certification examinations.
The course is divided into several units (e.g. antigen systems), which include a set of
modules (e.g. leukocyte and platelet antigens). Each module addresses a specific content
area. All modules within a course use a similar approach:
Objectives will provide the specific performances or actions the learner will be able to do
after completing the instructional or learning activities within that module.
Assignments include the instructional content and evaluation tools:
1)
Learning activities provided may take a variety of formats:
a.
Videostream(s) of topic presentations by speakers. (Handouts to
accompany these will be available)
b.
Informational handouts to read with all pertinent information covered.
c.
Video clips of various laboratory procedures or techniques.
d.
Internet sites with appropriate learning material.
e.
Self-study handouts that encourage the learner pull significant information
from additional resources, e.g. textbooks, internet, etc. This format
provides information with blanks or questions for the learner to fill in. A
self-study key will be available to check your responses.
f.
Exercises to apply the information to specific situations
2)
Self-assessments are offered to reinforce the information presented in the
learning activities. Questions on the self-assessment are directly linked to the
learning objectives.
3)
Self-assessment keys are available to help the learner determine if successful
learning was accomplished.
4)
Module quizzes and unit exams will be provided. A score of 70% must be
attained to receive CEUs for that module/exam. Quiz and exam questions are
directly linked to the learning objectives.
5)
An evaluation is available to provide feedback on the modules you complete.
Participants requesting CEUs will be required to complete a module evaluation.
Computer Requirements:
All participants must have access to a computer, printer and firewall-free Internet
connection.
Recommended Computer Specifications:
Microsoft Windows ME, 2000, or XP
Microsoft Office for Windows ME, 2000, or XP
Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer
1 GHz processor
20 GB hard drive
256 Megabytes of RAM
Cable or DSL modem, high speed connection preferred (firewall-free)
Sound card and speakers
16 bit color monitor
Printer
Free Software
Additional software is required for some components in these courses. These are
available for free from the manufacturer’s website. We recommend that you install them
on any computer you may use for these courses. There are links provided within each
course to obtain this software. Examples include:
Adobe: Acrobat Reader
Real Systems: Real Player
Apple: QuickTime Player
Macromedia: Flash Player
Textbook Resources
Accessibility to educational resources such as textbooks is highly recommended. There
are many good resources available. A list of textbooks recommended by UNMC faculty
is provided. New texts are continually being released, so this list is by no means
exclusive.
Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, Harmening, Denise, 5th Ed., F.A.
Davis, 2005
Textbook of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine, Rudmann, Sally, 2nd Ed., Elsevier
Saunders, 2005
AABB Technical Manual, 15th Edition, 2005
AABB Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services, 24th Edition, 2006
Registration
Registration will be handled through the participant’s employer in some cases.
Individuals are also welcome to participate. For more information and to register,
contact Linda Fell at lfell@unmc.edu after October 1, 2007.