Education Opportunities

Every day, the American Red Cross is your resource for timely industry information that helps you do your job better. We are your partner in education, providing programs and expertise to help you meet your unique requirements, designing programs specifically for onsite medical needs.

  • The Red Cross is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a continuing education (CE) provider.
  • Red Cross-sponsored activities qualify for ASCP Certification Maintenance Program points and NCA CE credits.
  • The Red Cross offers programs that provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for medical professionals.

Below is a list of upcoming education opportunities. For questions related to these programs, please contact your regional account manager.

Educational Opportunities  

Trends in Transfusion

This intermediate-level seminar is designed for nurses and laboratory professionals with an interest in the newest developments in transfusion medicine and blood banking. The program will provide an update on new technologies and practical issues regarding transfusion therapies. Continuing education credit (CEU) offered.

Registration Info:

Contact Eileen McConnell, hospital program coordinator, at 651-291-6782 or mcconnell@usa.redcross.org for registration information.
Date(s)

April 8, 2010

Location:

Cont. Education &
Conference Center-
Univ. of Minnesota
St. Paul Campus

Virtual Medical Advisory Committee

Educational sessions focusing on updates in transfusion medicine for medical directors and technical staff.

Registration Info:

Please contact Eileen McConnell, hospital program coordinator, at 651-291-6782 or mcconnell@usa.redcross.org for registration information.
Date(s):

Every March &
September
from 1pm – 3pm

Location(s):

N/A

Medical Advisory Committee

An evening meeting for physicians from the Red Cross hospitals.

Registration Info:

Contact Dr. David Mair at 651-290-8994 or maird@usa.redcross.org for more information regarding dates and locations.
Date(s):

Spring and Fall
(Specific dates TBD)

Location:

St. Paul, MN
(Specific site TBD)

Regional Meetings

Quarterly educational forums where you can connect with your peers and enjoy presentations by medical and reference laboratory staff.

Registration Info:

N/A
Date(s):

N/A

Location(s):

N/A