ssturgill Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I am looking into applying to an online SBB program. Anyone have some experience with these? What program did you do and what did you like best about it? Least about it? I am just trying to gather information as I begin the process so that I can make the best choice. Any information would be helpful. you can respond here or message me. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbostock Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Me too...I will be monitoring this post. I was set to look at George Washington University for their masters in immunohematology/SBB program, but it is no longer available to civilians. And I am too old to join the military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmarotto Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I have two technologists who went through online SBB programs. They both passed the SBB exam on their first try. One went through UTMB. http://shp.utmb.edu/sbb/ The other went through Indiana Blood Center http://www.indianablood.org/hospital-services/education/pages/sbb.aspx LCoronado and Cathy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmm8427 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I think most accredited SBB programs are probably great, it depends on you. Do you work better with an online setting and can motivate yourself to study or seek out the information you need? Or do you need to attend the class and get the interaction with the other students/teacher? 889970 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 SBB program at UIC now Rush UniversityThis is online programe Cathy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eacam58 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I attended the online SBB program offered by Blood Systems Laboratories. I completed the program this past August. I took the SBB certification exam in December and passed it the first time. The program is very challenging but well worth it. It prepares students very well for the exam. Elisa Camacho, MT(ASCP)SBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick7791 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 i am planning to attend to attend last chance review in houston. has anyone attended this review or know much about it...? does it really help to pass the sbb exam on the first attempt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie1210 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 nick7791 - I'm also attending the last chance review! My former blood bank supervisor did the same online program as me and also attended the review. He said it was really good and it really helped him focus on what was important and not. He took his exam in May (2006) and passed the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkaw Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I just got a mailer from Rush University and am planning on checking that program out.I've heard good things about an SBB program through Florida Blood Services, but I am not sure if that program is in existence anymore. I've also heard good things about the one in Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick7791 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Sophie1210- are you from houston..? i hope its worth my exhausting long drive to help me pass the exam!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbostock Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I just applied to Rush. If that falls through I'll try UTMB; they're full this year, but are taking applications for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie1210 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 nick7791 - I'm actually from Colorado, but my program is online (UTMB) and I wanted something in person and Southwest was having a fare sale. tbostock - I'm not sure what the deadline for Indiana Blood Center's online program is, but it starts in November of each year and they use the same modules/program that UTMB does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbostock Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 nick7791 - I'm actually from Colorado, but my program is online (UTMB) and I wanted something in person and Southwest was having a fare sale. tbostock - I'm not sure what the deadline for Indiana Blood Center's online program is, but it starts in November of each year and they use the same modules/program that UTMB does. I'm trying to find an SBB program that leads to a Master's Degree. So I'm trying that first with Rush and UTMB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I attended RUSH program, did not attend any review but studied form AABB annual meeting review package (2004), studied standard, technical manual (not separately but during program), and work experience helped me pass my SBB first time. Online program are good but require dedication and lots of work, read and follow the assignments and study your quizzes...you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlauf Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I took mine through IBC and it is based on the UTMB program. I believe there is one through Dayton Blood Center as well. These programs are related as their instructors are connected. I found my instructor through the IBC program to be very knowledgeable and helpful. All are accredited programs. I found the programs through the AABB site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbaldwin Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Sophie1210- are you from houston..? i hope its worth my exhausting long drive to help me pass the exam!!! You can attend the "Last Chance Review" on-line through a live Webinar...that's what I did last year and it worked very well. That will save you time and money! Catherine swhit9290 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsansing9 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thank you to everyone for the great information. I'm looking into online SBB programs and all the responses have been very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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