Transfusion Science Educational Course (TSEC)
This course provides a review of key scientific concepts necessary to identify and resolve challenges that laboratories face on a daily basis. An emphasis is put on the integration of serological and molecular methods for blood group antibody identification and compatibility testing. Interactive case studies will offer the opportunity to enhance practical case resolution skills.
| Format: | Intermediate - advanced levels |
| Faculty: | Recognized experts in the field of immunohematology, blood group genomics, and transfusion medicine |
| Audience: | Experienced blood bank technologists, supervisors, transfusion medicine physicians |
| Continuing education credits: | P.A.C.E.® credits awarded by ASCLS as well as CEUs for the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel. Available only for US attendees. |
2019 TSEC SCHEDULE
| Date | Location | Course Format/Level | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7-8, 2019 | Mexico DF, Mexico | Classroom/Intermediate to Advanced level | By invitation only |
| March 28-29, 2019 | Atlanta, GA, USA | Classroom/Intermediate to Advanced level | Download form |
| June 6-7, 2019 | Seattle, WA, USA | Classroom/Intermediate to Advanced level | Download form |
| September 12-13, 2019 | Boston, MA, USA | Classroom/Intermediate to Advanced level | Download form |
| December 5-6, 2019 | Dallas, TX, USA | Classroom/Intermediate to Advanced level | Download form |
| September, 25, 2019 | Bahrain | Classroom/Intermediate to Advanced level | By invitation only |
Recorded Live TSEC Sessions
| Program | Speaker | Recording |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-CD38 and Other Drugs That Interfere with Serological Testing | Sue Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP) SBB | Watch |
| Antibodies Previously Known as HTLAs | Joann Moulds PhD, MT(ASCP)SBB | Watch |
| Blood Group Diversity and Its Impact on Transfusion Medicine | Geoff Daniels, PhD, FRCPath | Watch |
| DNA vs. Serology: A New Twist | Joann Moulds PhD, MT(ASCP)SBB | Watch |
| When you really do have a Unicorn: Unusual Cases of Hemolysis | Sarah Jones, MT(ASCP)SBB | Watch |
| From Littile Things Come Big Headaches; The Challenges of Platelet Transfusion | Mark D. Pool, MD | Watch |
| Tools in the Serologist's Toolbox | Jan Hamilton, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB | Watch |
Immunohematology workshop (Hands-on)
An intensive three day program focusing on the molecular basis of blood group diversity and applications of various molecular techniques. This course integrates didactic and practical exposure with more than 50% of time dedicated to laboratory hands-on practice.
| Audience: | Intermediate and advanced blood bank technologists |
| Continuing education credits: | P.A.C.E.® credits awarded by ASCLS as well as CEUs for the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel. Available only for US attendees. |
2019 Hands-on Schedule
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| April 10-12, 2019 | Molecular |
| July 17-19, 2019 | Molecular |
| November 6-8, 2019 | Serology |
Webinar
One hour online course targeting current trends relevant to blood bank laboratory practices and transfusion medicine
| Audience: | Blood bank technologists, Supervisors, Transfusion medicine physicians |
| Continuing education credits: | P.A.C.E.® credits awarded by ASCLS as well as CEUs for the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel. Available only for US attendees. |
2019 Webinar Schedule
| Date* | Time Region | Course Topic | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2019 | 2:00 PM US CST | Strategies for Identification of High Prevalence and Multiple Antibodies | Download form |
| March 11, 2019 | 09:00 AM UTC+01.00 | Pregnant Women and Newborn Management – The Immunohematology Point-of-view | Download form |
| March 26, 2019 | 15:00 PM CET (UTC+01.00) | HEV RNA Screening: A Commitment to Transfusion Safety | Download form |
| May 8, 2019 | 2:00 PM CST | Designing and Running a Patient Blood Management Program | Download form |
| June 13, 2019 | 03:00 PM UTC+01.00 | Manejo de Mujeres Embarazadas y Recién Nacidos desde el Punto de Vista Inmunohematológico (Pregnant Women and Newborn Management – The Immunohematology Point-of-view). Webinar held in Spanish | Download form |
| August 7, 2019 | 2:00 PM CST | Laboratory Support for Intrauterine Transfusions | Download form |
| October 9, 2019 | 2:00 PM CST | Critical Values in Transfusion Medicine | Download form |
*All dates are subject to change
Recorded Live Webinar Events
| Date | Program | Speaker | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2017 | Methods and Techniques for Red Blood Cell Antibody and Identification | Cindy Steinmetz, MT(ASCP)SBBCM | Watch |
| May 10, 2017 | Serological Evaluation of Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions | Sandy Wortman, MT(ASCP)SBBCM | Watch |
| October 18, 2017 | Impact of RBC Alloimmunization on Sickle Cell Disease Patient Morality and Morbidity | Sean Stowell, MD, PhD | Watch |
| October 25, 2018 | Monoclonal Antibodies that Interfere with Pretransfusion Testing: DARA and Beyond. | Sue Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB | Watch |
| March 11, 2019 | Pregnant Women and Newborn Management – The Immunohematology Point-of-view. | Dr. Agneta Wikman | Watch |
| March 26, 2019 | Hepatitis E blood donor screening: a commitment to transfusion safety. | Silvia Sauleda, PhD | Watch |
| May 8, 2019 | Designing and Running a Patient Blood Management Program. | Eric Gehrie, MD | Watch |
| August 7, 2019 | Laboratory Support for Intrauterine Transfusions. | Gregory Denomme, PhD, FCSMLS(D) | Watch |
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