AMR

Thank you very much New2BB for your response; It is greatly appreciated. I talked to my Manager yesterday and she said that when she took it about 2 years ago, all she studied was the most recent edition of the Technical Manual, and the updated AABB Standards. She said she also reviewed the practice questions on the "Last Chance Review". She mentioned that she made a significant amount of index cards and used them as "flash cards" for the information that she was weak on, or wanted more information on. She said that there is a lot of study preparation information out there, but according to ASCP, all the questions for the SBB exam will come directly from the Technical Manual and the Standards. Anyone have any more insight??? Thanks, AMR

Good Morning Fellow Blood Bankers! I am in my window to take the SBB exam and fell like I am "all over the map" with my study material. I have the material for the latest "Last Chance Review", which is quite helpful; but I was wondering if someone out there has recently taken it and perhaps there are tips to study (I am also using the latest Technical manual and the Standards). I am taking "Route-3", using my experience- rather than a formal SBB program. I have been a blood banker for many years and I am aware that there are new technologies that I am not familiar with. The pass rate is lower for Route-3, than it is for the folks who take the Accredited SBB program, so I want to make sure that I perform well on my first round. $290 test fee is steep- especially if you do not pass! Any advice, study tips, resources, etc., would be appreciated. I appreciate any responses. Thank you in advance- AMR