RL0121 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'm curious . Does anyone know how many SBB's we currently have all over the world ? Here in US? Rough estimate is ok. Can u challenge SBB certification if u live outside US? Thank u. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMW Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 As of June 2011, there have been 5230 individuals certified as SBB's since the exam was first offered in 1954. Don't know how many are still around or active though and where they are located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L106 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 What do mean "challenge the SBB certification"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL0121 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 What do mean "challenge the SBB certification"?Hi L106,I mean take the SBB exam to be certified. Can a non US citizen or non US resident take the SBB exam to be certified if they met all the qualifications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL0121 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 I only know a few here in San Diego. No idea how many out there are practicing and currently active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Saikin Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 One can challenge the SBB exam by not going to a formal SBB training program. You have to meet the criteria set by AABB/ASCP Registry. The exam is formulated so that the majority of those who pass are those who attend the formal programs. I believe it is the specialty exam with the least number of passing individuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justina Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Not sure if this helps but here is a link to ASCP International Procedure Booklet for certification. http://www.ascp.org/PDF/BOC-PDFs/International/International-Procedure-Booklet.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathervaught Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 The ASCP publishes an annual report with examination and certification statistics. http://www.ascp.org/Board-of-Certification/Procedures-and-Reports#tabs-3.I'm not sure when the 2011 report will be published, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yes. The data is sometime helpful....as when I took the exam, the passing rate was only 60% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yolis76 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It's still only 60% and that's if you go through an accredited program. If you do not then the stat drops to 35%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrosebug Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I was surprised the number of SBBs was so low! I am proud to say we have 6 in our department alone with several talented techs studying for it currently! It is a tough test but felt good to pass it. We have a terrific Medical Director who offers tutorials and test prep for anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I think # of SBB in east cost are less??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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