The Specialist in Blood Bank Technology (SBB) plays a unique role in the modern blood center and transfusion service. Skilled in all blood bank operations, the SBB may follow virtually any career path within the profession. SBBs are capable of carrying out all operations of the blood center or transfusions service, from the simplest to the most advanced procedures.
What is a certified Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB)?
Someone with educational and work experience qualifications who successfully passes the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) board of registry (BOR) examination for the Specialist in Blood Banking. This person will have advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of transfusion medicine and blood banking. Visit the AABB site for more information.
Why become an SBB?
- Professional growth
- Job placement
- Job satisfaction
- Career advancement
The TME-SBB
The IBC TME-SBB was established in 2005 to provide a comprehensive educational program in transfusion medicine. This program provides in-depth training in all aspects of blood banking, including blood procurement and product manufacturing, immunohematology and specialized laboratory testing, transfusion medicine practice, quality systems and process control, education and research, management, and administration.
The IBC TME-SBB is a 12-month SBB program delivered via distance learning. This program, presented by the Indiana Blood Center, is offered at a cost of $3,000 per student. The Indiana Blood Center Transfusion Medicine Education Program -SBB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of American Association of Blood Banks Committee on Accreditation (AABB-CoA). CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. Phone: 727-210-2350, FAX: 727-210-2354.
More information and next steps
How the Program Works
Local and Nation Students Accepted
Admission Requirements
Online Application
Current IBC SBB Program Participants 2009 - 2010
Back row: Marlene Rodriguez (New York, NY), Theresa Pringle (Nashville, TN), Danile Gebrekdan (Minneapolis, MN), Leanne Beasley (Tacoma, WA)
Front row: Shawnda Devers (Richmond, IN), Beatriz Avila (Orlando, FL)