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.