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  

Quarterly Tele-Health

A recorded satellite presentation covering blood banking basics.

Registration Info:

Register with Nebraska state wide tele-health network at www.netelehealth.net. Contact Midwest Region IRL at 402-271-2580 ext 2130 or midwestirleducation@usa.redcross.org.
Date(s)

November 23, 2009

Location:

Nebraska Tele-health Network—via satellite. Presentation also available on DVD/CD.

Semi-monthly case study review

Interesting case studies with live and teleconference presentations.

Registration Info:

Register with Midwest Region IRL at 402-271-2580 ext 2130 or midwestirleducation@usa.redcross.org.
Date(s):

December 7, 2009
Noon - 1pm

Location(s):

Web Meeting/Teleconference

Virtual Medical Advisory Committee

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

Registration Info:

Please contact Wendell Osborn at (402) 341-2723 Ext. 2104 or osbornw@usa.redcross.org regarding specific dates and locations.
Date(s):

Every March &
September
from 1pm – 3pm

Location(s):

N/A

Medical Advisory Committee (MAC)

An educational session for blood bank staff and physicians to discuss current topics of interest in transfusion medicine.

Registration Info:

Contact Dr. Reddy at 402-341-2723 for more information.
Date(s):

Spring and Fall
Dates set 2-3 weeks prior to event.

Location(s):

American Red Cross
3838 Dewey Avenue
Omaha, NE

 

Recently Held Events  

Quarterly Tele-Health

A recorded satellite presentation covering blood banking basics.

Registration Info:

Register with Nebraska state wide tele-health network at www.netelehealth.net. Contact Kerry Burright-Hittner at 402-271-2580 ext. 2288 or burrightk@usa.redcross.org.
Date(s)

August 24, 2009
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Location:

Nebraska Tele-health Network—via satellite. Presentation also available on DVD/CD.

Annual Seminar

This seminar is designed for pathologists, physicians, medical technologists and hospital staff interested in the newest developments in transfusion medicine and blood banking. The program will include case studies and topics related to overseeing transfusions, prescribing blood products and caring for patients requiring blood products.

Registration Info:

Register with Kerry Burright-Hittner at 402-271-2580 ext. 2288 or burrightk@usa.redcross.org.
Date(s):

September 8, 2009

Location:

American Red Cross
3838 Dewey Avenue
Omaha, NE

Also available by teleconference.

Semi-monthly case study review

Interesting case studies with live and teleconference presentations.

Registration Info:

Register with Kerry Burright-Hittner at 402-271-2580 ext. 2288 or burrightk@usa.redcross.org.
Date(s):

October 8, 2009

Location(s):

American Red Cross
3838 Dewey Avenue
Omaha, NE

Also available by teleconference.