SBB - 583 Blood Bank/Transfusion Service Operation

Review of theoretical and practical concepts used in blood bank and transfusion service operation. Topics include, but are not limited to, safety and federal regulatory requirements, disaster management, administration of blood components process validation, automation, human resources management, budgeting, competency assessment. Focus on quality management systems; QC, QA, QM, blood utilization management, error management. Taught only online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisites: General knowledge of immunohematology and consent of the instructor. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3