Post Graduate Categorical Certificate – Specialist in Blood Banking
Duration: 1 Year(s)
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston
Galveston, Texas, USA
Course TypePG Certificate
Course Specialty
Blood Bank Technology
Overview
The Specialist in Blood Banking certificate is an advanced training program that prepares clinical laboratory professionals to perform and supervise specialized testing in blood banks and transfusion services. It blends online didactic instruction with clinical practicum experiences — often completed at the student’s place of employment or at approved clinical sites — covering blood bank laboratory operations, human blood group systems, advanced immunohematology, applied immunohematology practicums, and transfusion medicine principles. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the SBB(ASCP) certification exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), a credential recognized for senior roles in clinical laboratory and blood bank leadership.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
No formal stipend is provided as part of this program; students may pursue external scholarships or financial aid independently.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate science field.
- Minimum of two years post-baccalaureate work experience relevant to immunohematology in an accredited clinical setting.
- Current employment in a blood banking/transfusion medicine environment.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Mentor (preferably SBB-certified or MD) to assist clinical experience planning.
- Three professional references.
- International applicants may be required to submit TOEFL scores if education was not in English.
Minimum Education
Diploma in Blood Bank Technology (DBBT)Bachelor DegreeBSc in Blood Bank Technology (BBT)
Admission Process:
- Prepare all required materials (transcripts, professional references, personal narrative, work history).
- Apply through the AHCAS centralized application service by February 1st for Fall entry.
- After verification of AHCAS materials, complete the UTMB supplemental application by March 1st.
- Application review includes scoring based on GPA, experience, references, and narrative.
- Applicants meeting requirements receive communication regarding eligibility and enrollment procedures.
- Upon acceptance, complete enrollment steps and prepare for orientation.
