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    Virtual Blood Bank Basics Training Symposium

    Wednesday, September 8 & Wednesday, September 15, 2021

    Course conducted online

    13.0 Continuing Education Units

    • Virtual Blood Bank Basics Training Symposium

      This course will provide a refresher of the basic techniques of ABO, Rh and antibody problem solving. Participants will gain a better understanding of:

      • Major antibody/antigen reactions
      • How to select appropriate testing and identification methods
      • How to select appropriate donor units of blood

      This is a remote learning course and will require participants to provide interactive dialog via online chat and audio response. Participants must be available to attend virtually both days of the course to earn CEUs.

      • Speakers

        Phyllis Walker, MT(ASCP) SBB
        Blood Bank Consultant

        Theresa Dunning, MSQA, MT(ASCP)SBB, CMQ/OE(ASQ)
        Northern California Laboratory Quality & Compliance Blood Bank Practice Leader

      • Additional Information

        Eligible Participants

        This training symposium is a basic course in blood bank techniques and is targeted for those who are just entering, reentering, or infrequently work in the blood bank section. The intended audience is Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS). Supervisory personnel are welcome.

        Note

        This course is being conducted virtually. You will need a quiet place with a good internet connection. 

        • Be prepared to log in 15 minutes before the start time to test your connection. You will also need to have printed materials available. Training materials will be shipped to your KFH work facility.
        • You will be expected to respond to all requests via chat or audio to earn CEUs. Failure to respond via chat or audio at check-in following end of break/lunch period may result in loss of CEUs.
        • There will be two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch. Meal breaks are “on your own”, but you must return promptly for online check-in at the designated time.

        Refunds

        No refunds provided; the cost of the event will be applied to another CELP or LSLMC event.

    • September Location

      Online

      This course is being conducted virtually. You will need a quiet place with a good internet connection.

      • Agenda

        Day 1 Sign On 7:45 - 8:00

        Day 1 Morning Lessons:

        • Introductions & Pre-test
        • Basic Antigen – Antibody reactions and immunology
        • ABO Lectures with Case Studies
        • Rh Discrepancy
        • Homozygous / Heterozygous Antigen Review
        • Case Studies – AB Panel Exercises
        		 8:00 - 12:00
        Lunch 12:00 - 12:30

        Day 1 Afternoon Lessons:

        • Case Studies – AB Panel Exercises
        • Transfusing Sensitized Patients with a Neg DAT
        • Case Studies – AB Panel Exercises
        		 12:30 - 3:30
        Day 2 Sign On 7:45 - 8:00

        Day 2 Morning Lessons:

        • Transfusing Sensitized Patients with a Pos DAT
        • Adverse Effects of Transfusion
        • Pitfalls of Cold Autoantibodies
        • Case Studies – AB Panel Exercises
        		 8:00 - 12:00
        LunchABO and Rh Type Lectures and Problem-Solving Cases 12:00 - 12:30

        Day 2 Afternoon Lessons:

        • Case Studies – AB Panel Exercises
        • Enzyme Panel Review
        • Transfusion Support for HSCT Patients
        • Closing remarks & Post – test
        		 12:30 - 3:30

        • There will be two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch. Meal breaks are “on your own”, but you must return promptly for online check-in at the designated time.

      • Registration

        We will be accepting online registrations and credit card payments only.

        Cost: $60.00 total for 2 days

        Register and pay for this event online:

        Click the link or paste the link into your browser window: https://na.eventscloud.com/VBBBSep2021

        Registration Deadline: Friday, August 20, 2021