Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting & CTTXPO 2011
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MT/SBB Professional Development: Beyond the Bench
Track
:
QE - Quality Education
Program Code:
9424-QE
Date:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Time:
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
PST
Location:
32 A/B
DIRECTOR
:
Karen Byrne, MDE, MT(ASCP)SBB, Education Coordinator, Department of Transfusion Medicine, CC, National Institutes of Health
MODERATOR
:
Karen Byrne, MDE, MT(ASCP)SBB, Education Coordinator, Department of Transfusion Medicine, CC, National Institutes of Health
SPEAKER
(S):
Rosemary Steuber, MT, SBB(ASCP)CM, MHA, Lab Director/Blood Bank Supervisor, Catskill Regional Medical Center
Regina Castor, BS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Area Technical Consultant, Immucor
Susan Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB, Director, Clinical Education, BloodCenter of Wisconsin
J. Wade Atkins, CQA(ASQ), MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Quality Assurance Specialist, National Institutes of Health
Susan Wilkinson, EdD, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Associate Professor, Hoxworth Blood Center
Description
The workshop will introduce the requirements needed to obtain an SBB certification. Trends for the last ten years will show the number of certified medical technologists and specialists in blood bank and success rates of those attending a SBB program vs. attempting certification via other routes. SBB leaders with positions in various fields will share their job experiences and describe how SBB certification helped prepare them for their careers. The group will explore networking opportunities for those seeking a career change.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- Identify networking opportunities for new and "seasoned" SBBs who are ready for a challenge or a new career path.
- List various career paths open to specialists in blood bank technology and engage with leaders from these areas of expertise.
- Outline the journey of SBB certification including requirements, advantages of certification and experiences.
- Review compiled statistics regarding SBB ASCP certification examinations and various success rates between SBB program graduates and non-graduates.
| CE Category | CE Value |
|---|---|
| California Clinical Laboratory Personnel | 1.5 |
| California Nurse | 1.8 |
| Florida Laboratory Personnel | 1.8 |
| General Attendee | 1.5 |
| Physician | 1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.
Online Access
(Code: 9424-QE)
Attendee/Member:$25 USD
Attendee/Non-Member:$40 USD
Non-Attendee/Member:$40 USD
Non-Attendee/Non-Member $50 USD - Your Price
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