Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Program (SBBT)
SBBT Certification Online
This flexible program is a 12-month non-credit online program for individuals currently employed in the blood bank field who are looking to advance their careers. Specialists in blood bank technology work within the blood center and transfusion medicine fields as technical supervisors, laboratory administrators, quality regulatory assessors, educators and researchers. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to take the Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) national exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Specialists in blood bank technology are knowledgeable in all aspects of blood banking and transfusion medicine and are subject matter experts on AABB quality systems and FDA compliance requirements related to blood establishments. The program is 100% online and students are not required to travel to campus. Required clinical checklists are completed at locations chosen by the student.
Become a Specialist in Blood Bank Technology
- 12-month, non-credit, online program for those employed in the blood bank field
- All courses and exams are completed online with clinical rotations at locations chosen by the student
- Become knowledgeable in all aspects of blood banking and transfusion medicine
- Become subject matter experts on AABB quality systems and FDA compliance requirements related to blood establishments
Curriculum
The SBBT online curriculum is designed to prepare students to assume positions as technical specialists in the field of blood banking and to take the Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) national exam. Curriculum includes education in laboratory operations, blood donation, serology and more. Download viewbook below for full curriculum details.
Please note that completion of this SBBT/TM program does not allow students to sit for the ASCP exam following Route 1. Individuals interested in taking the ASCPSBB exam should see www.ascp.org for details on eligibility requirements following Route 2 for SBB certification.
Tuition & Fees
Application Requirements
- Submit a completed application by the deadline
- Bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics with minimum GPA of 2.5
- United States citizen or legal resident
- Two or more years full-time equivalence experience in an accredited blood center, transfusion service or blood bank-related field
- Current ASCP certification as MLS, MT or BB
- Two reference letters submitted on the provided form, with one reference from a current supervisor. Download form here.
Applying to the Specialist in Blood Bank Technology program
| Term | Priority Deadline | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 | September |
Megan Benbow, SBBT Alumna
Megan had been working in a laboratory for eight years and decided it was time to build on her skills. "I had a solid foundation in transfusion medicine, but I knew there was so much more to learn," she says. She enrolled in the SBBT program and found the online format to be incredibly flexible. "We covered a ton of material in a year, and I was well prepared for the SBB exam. I passed on my first try!" Megan was soon promoted to lead medical technologist at Carolinas Medical Center Transfusion Services. "I would recommend this to anyone who wants to provide better care for their patients and take their career to the next level."