The online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Immunohematology/Blood Banking offered by the University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences is an accessible and flexible option for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in science or a related field. This program is designed for individuals currently working in clinical laboratories or those looking to transition into transfusion medicine.
The certificate curriculum focuses on blood group systems, compatibility testing, antibody identification, and transfusion practices. This will prepare students to meet the requirements for ASCP Technologist in Blood Banking categorical certification (Route 3). Visit ASCP’s website to learn more. Students complete online coursework alongside a hands-on clinical practicum, which may be arranged at their place of employment or an approved clinical site.
To apply to the Immunohematology/Blood Banking certificate program, and to meet eligibility for categorical ASCP technologist certification via Route 3, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. Contact us at [email protected] and an Enrollment Advisor will work with you directly.
Advancing your education with a specialized certificate in Immunohematology/Blood Banking elevates your expertise and career opportunities in a critical area of transfusion medicine and patient care. As demand grows for precise blood typing, antibody identification, and safe blood transfusion practices, certified specialists play a vital role in supporting healthcare systems and improving patient outcomes.
Professionals with this certificate contribute essential skills not only in hospital blood banks but also in research laboratories, blood centers, and related fields such as transplantation and hematology. Their expertise includes complex serological testing, compatibility assessments, donor recruitment, and quality assurance processes.
Students who excel in this program typically hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or clinical field and have prior clinical experience. If you have foundational knowledge in medical laboratory science or a related discipline and want to specialize in blood banking and immunohematology, this program will help you gain the advanced knowledge and skills needed for certification and career advancement.
Graduates enjoy benefits such as eligibility for advanced certifications, increased salary potential, promotion opportunities, and a deeper understanding of immunohematology principles and practices.
Graduates of the University of Cincinnati’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Immunohematology/Blood Banking consistently perform above the national average on the medical laboratory science certification exam, reflecting the success of students who complete both the online coursework and hands-on clinical practicum.
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The University of Cincinnati is staying ahead of the growing demand for laboratory science professionals by offering a full lab science education pathway starting with this program. Graduates from this program can qualify for the Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science. The MS MLS program is also completely online and offers unrivaled lab science graduate degree experience. If you’re interested in furthering your education after graduation, we encourage you to learn more about this program!
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Professionals from ANY laboratory background can qualify for the Master’s in Medical Laboratory Science Leadership program.
Applicants must have at least ONE of the following:
Potential career opportunities after graduation include:
Yes, UC is an accredited school nationally, by Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The MLS programs are accredited by The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), the premier international agency for educational programs in laboratory sciences.
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