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  

AABB Audio Conference (Live Session)

RBC Genotyping- Molecular Testing

Registration Info:

Please call Julie Esch at 608-227-1354 regarding specific dates and locations.

Date(s):

November 18, 2009

Location(s):

Madison, WI
Green Bay, WI

AABB Audio Conference (CD Session)

Geek Squad for Blood Banking Metrology

Registration Info:

Please call Julie Esch at 608-227-1354 regarding specific dates and locations.

Date(s):

December 9, 2009

Location(s):

N/A

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

A one-day educational session organized by TAC members from throughout the Badger-Hawkeye Blood Services Region, with presentations by Red Cross medical directors, IRL staff, guest speakers and hospital customers.

Registration Info:

Please call Julie Esch at 608-227-1354 regarding specific dates and locations.
Date(s)

March, June and September

Location:

TBD

Virtual Medical Advisory Committee

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

Registration Info:

Please contact Julie Esch at 608-227-1354 regarding specific dates and locations.

Date(s):

Every March &
September
from 1pm – 3pm

Location(s):

N/A

AABB Audio Conference

Afternoon educational sessions held live at two Badger-Hawkeye Blood Services Region locations. Additional sessions are also available on CD.

Registration Info:

Please call Julie Esch at 608-227-1354 for registration materials.

Date(s):

TBD

Location(s):

Madison, WI
Green Bay WI

 

Recently Held Events  

AABB Audio Conference (Live Session)

Serologic Case Studies: Ask the Experts

Registration Info:

Please call Julie Esch at 608-227-1354 regarding specific dates and locations.

Date(s):

August 19, 2009

Location(s):

Madison, WI
Green Bay, WI

AABB Audio Conference (CD Session)

Transfusion for the Chronic Patient Population

Registration Info:

Please call Julie Esch at 608-227-1354 regarding specific dates and locations.

Date(s):

September 9, 2009

Location(s):

N/A

Wisconsin Association of Blood Banks

A two-day seminar featuring speakers from across the state, as well as nationally known speakers. Topics include those of interest to the blood banking community and are to be determined.

Registration Info:

Please call Julie Esch at 608-227-1354 or visit WABB.org.
Date(s):

31st Annual Fall Seminar
September 23 – 24, 2009

Location:

East Crown Plaza Hotel
Madison, WI