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
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
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