Blood Banking Programs

Blood banking offers multiple career tracks that require different levels of education.

Blood bank technologists are typically required to complete a four-year clinical lab science program through an accredited college or university while blood bank technicians are required to complete a two-year program.

Demonstrating an advanced level of technical proficiency and problem-solving ability, Specialists in Blood Banking (SBB) are required to complete a 12 – 24 month post-graduate degree program. Students enrolled in SBB programs must have a baccalaureate degree and a certification in clinical lab science or a baccalaureate degree in a science-related field and work experience in a blood bank.

Each blood bank also employs physicians with focused training in transfusion medicine. A medical degree is required to become a Fellow of Transfusion Medicine.

Leadership opportunities are available for experienced blood banking professionals with varied levels of education. There are also opportunities for donor recruiters, community and public relations specialists, inventory managers, and more.

So whether you’re interested in life at a university, two-year training programs, or post-graduate opportunities, there are careers available in blood banking.

To find out more information on educational requirements and for a complete list of accredited programs, please visit: www.naacls.org/accreditation