Education Opportunities

Every day, the American Red Cross is your resource for timely industry information that helps you do your job better. We are your partner in education, providing programs and expertise to help you meet your unique requirements, designing programs specifically for onsite medical needs.

  • The Red Cross is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a continuing education (CE) provider.
  • Red Cross-sponsored activities qualify for ASCP Certification Maintenance Program points and NCA CE credits.
  • The Red Cross offers programs that provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for medical professionals.

Below is a list of upcoming education opportunities. For questions related to these programs, please contact your regional account manager.

Educational Opportunities  

ILABB Annual Fall Workshop 2009

A half day workshop focused on problem-solving techniques for antibody identification and ABO/Rh testing, on serologic techniques and case studies. General problem-solving approaches and the importance of ensuring clinical elements are assessed during the serologic problem-solving process will also be covered.

Registration Info:

Please email Monica Keith at keithma@usa.redcross.org regarding specific workshop information.
Date(s):

December 3, 2009
9:30am – 12:30pm

Location(s):

Peoria, IL

Virtual Medical Advisory Committee

Educational sessions focusing on updates in transfusion medicine for medical directors and technical staff.

Registration Info:

Please email Theresa Jackson at jacksonthm@usa.redcross.org regarding specific dates and locations.
Date(s):

Every March
from 1pm – 3pm

Location(s):

N/A

AABB Audio Conference

AABB audio conferences are held by request at the Heart of America regional office or via CD for in-office training.

Registration Info:

Please email Theresa Jackson for further details or to request a CD.
Date(s):

Upon request

Location:

Heart of America Blood Services Region
W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave
Peoria, IL

or via CD for in-office training

 

Recently Held Events  

Hospital Education Seminar

A 2 hour educational session lead by an ARC medical director and Reference Lab for blood bank staff, physicians and managers addressing current topics in transfusion medicine.

Registration Info:

If your would like to attend, please RSVP by July 29 to Carol Huff at (309) 636-4213, huffc@usa.redcross.org, or
Fax (309) 674-0072. Questions, please email Theresa Jackson at jacksonthm@usa.redcross.org.
Date(s)

August 4, 2009 (Decatur)

Location:

American Red Cross
Mid-IL Chapter
2674 N. Main
Decatur, IL 62526

Hospital Education Seminar

A 2 hour educational session lead by an ARC medical director and Reference Lab for blood bank staff, physicians and managers addressing current topics in transfusion medicine.

Registration Info:

If your would like to attend, please RSVP by July 29 to Carol Huff at (309) 636-4213, huffc@usa.redcross.org, or
Fax (309) 674-0072. Questions, please email Theresa Jackson at jacksonthm@usa.redcross.org.
Date(s)

August 5, 2009 (Bourbonnais)

Location:

American Red Cross Kankakee Co. Chapter
20 Heritage Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Virtual Medical Advisory Committee

Educational sessions focusing on updates in transfusion medicine for medical directors and technical staff.

Registration Info:

Please email Theresa Jackson at jacksonthm@usa.redcross.org regarding specific dates and locations.
Date(s):

Every September
from 1pm – 3pm

Location(s):

N/A