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Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Blood Banking for Medical Laboratory Science (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

George Washington University, United States

Programme overview

Online STEM post-baccalaureate certificate teaching blood testing, storage and transport for transfusion, including blood typing, antibody identification and blood component separation. Qualifies graduates to sit for the Technologist in Blood Banking exam.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Biomedical Laboratory Sciences  |  Duration: 14 credits; as little as one year  |  Study mode: online + clinical practicum  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

14 credits: 12 didactic credits (immunology and serology, immunohematology, molecular diagnostics, laboratory management and operations) and a 2-credit immunohematology clinical practicum completed at an approved clinical site.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with GPA 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale; 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry coursework with grades of C or better; 250-500 word statement of purpose; one letter of recommendation; transcripts.

Duration: 14 credits; as little as one year

Apply through the official page: https://bls.smhs.gwu.edu/programs

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