Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Certificate
This certificate program offers a flexible online education to meet your needs as an experienced professional seeking advanced knowledge of immunohematology and its related disciplines.
The blood bank technology specialist program enables you to do the following:
- Gain knowledge in an exciting field
- Expand your job opportunities and earning potential
- Communicate with other peer professionals
- Review blood bank problems and case studies with in-depth discussions
- Earn graduate credit
While enrolled in the specialist in blood bank (SBB) technology certificate program, you may also complete the Master of Science in clinical laboratory management option. These programs prepare you for the SBB and diplomat in laboratory management certification examinations offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification. (Check the ASCP website for eligibility requirements for these certifications.)
Please note these online study restrictions for non-Illinois residents and international students.
SBB coursework transfer policy: If you have received SBB training from an accredited program outside of Rush University, you may receive up to 17 semester hours for your equivalent coursework after successfully completing a departmental evaluation.
Full-Time or Part-Time
Online
2020 SBB Program Outcomes
First time examinees from the total population this cycle (includes only students from 2020), updated as students take the exam
| Rush Program | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Examinees | 24 | 143 |
| Number Passing (Percent) | 81% | 55% |
| Number Failing (Percent) | 13% | 45% |
*As of February 2021, 8 Rush students still need to complete the exam.
2019 SBB Program Outcomes
First time examinees from the total population this cycle (includes only students from 2019), updated as students take the exam
| Rush Program | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Examinees | 8 | 100 |
| Number Passing (Percent) | 88% | 49% |
| Number Failing (Percent) | 12% | 58% |
2018 SBB Program Outcomes
First time examinees from the total population this cycle (includes students who have been out of the SBB program > 1 year)
| Rush Program | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Examinees | 9 | 174 |
| Number Passing (Percent) | 67% | 48% |
| Number Failing (Percent) | 33% | 52% |
2017 SBB Program Outcomes
First time examinees from the total population this cycle (includes students who have been out of the SBB program > 1 year)
| Rush Program | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Examinees | 6 | 180 |
| Number Passing (Percent) | 67% | 41% |
| Number Failing (Percent) | 33% | 59% |
2016 SBB Program Outcomes
First time examinees from the total population this cycle (includes students who have been out of the SBB program > 1 year)
| Rush Program | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Examinees | 11 | 166 |
| Number Passing (Percent) | 82% | 46% |
| Number Failing (Percent) | 18% | 54% |
2015 SBB Program Outcomes
First time examinees from the total population this cycle (includes students who have been out of the SBB program > 1 year)
| Rush Program | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Examinees | 19 | 164 |
| Number Passing (Percent) | 58% | 47% |
| Number Failing (Percent) | 42% | 53% |
2014 SBB Program Outcomes
First time examinees from the total population this cycle (includes students who have been out of the SBB program > 1 year)
| Rush Program | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Examinees | 10 | 164 |
| Number Passing (Percent) | 80% | 47% |
| Number Failing (Percent) | 20% | 53% |
Honestly, I am having a blast with this program. I never thought I would look forward to coming home and doing homework, but I am. I am really impressed with the caliber of students, all of the different perspectives that are presented and the materials. I am so happy to be a part of this program.