Session Information
AABB Audioconference Series 2014
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MT/SBB Professional Development: The Continuing Story
Track
:
Quality Education
Program Code:
144817
Date:
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Karen Byrne, MDE, MT(ASCP)SBB, Education Coordinator, Department of Transfusion Medicine, CC, National Institutes of Health
MODERATOR
(S):
Mrs. Jayanna Slayten, MS, MT(ASCP)SBBcm, SBB Educ. Coordinator, Indiana Blood Center
Karen Byrne, MDE, MT(ASCP)SBB, TSL, Education Coordinator, NIH, CC, Department of Transfusion Medicine
SPEAKER
(S):
J. Wade Atkins, CQA(ASQ), MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Quality Assurance Specialist, National Institutes of Health
Regina Castor, BS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Area Technical Consultant, Immucor
Rosemary Steuber, MT, SBB(ASCP)CM, MHA, Lab Director/Blood Bank Supervisor, Catskill Regional Medical Center
Susan Wilkinson
Susan Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB, Director, Clinical Education, BloodCenter of Wisconsin
Description
This audioconference will introduce the requirements needed to obtain an SBB certification. Trends for the last 10 years will show the number of certified medical technologists and SBBs and success rates of those attending a SBB program vs. attempting certification via other routes. SBB leaders with positions in various fields will describe how SBB certification helped prepare them for their careers, share their job experiences and discuss professional development opportunities that help maintain their knowledge base.
- Explore various career paths open to specialists in blood bank technology and engage with leaders from these areas of expertise.
- Identify continuing education and networking opportunities for new and "seasoned" SBBs.
- Outline the journey of SBB certification to include requirements, advantages 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.
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