Electronic certificates are available immediately after course completion.
Transplant
Immucor's Virtual Antibody Workshop_Part 6
Webinar Objectives:
- Overview of single antigen analysis technology
- Walk through of an interactive case study
Speakers: K. Kelly Cousins, Jean L. Heneghan
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®, California, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
COVID-19 & Convalescent Plasma
Webinar Objectives:
- Methods to obtain access to CCP
- NYC & the Covid-19 Pandemic
- CUIMC CCP Clinical Trials
- Impacts on Transfusion Service operations
Speakers: Joseph (Yossi) Schwarts
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
It’s an ’Antibody Detection Test’, my Dear Watson
Webinar Objectives:
- Seeing antibody detection through the lense of Sherlock Holmes
Speaker: Dawn M. Rumsey
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Platelet Refractory Patients with Margaret A. Keller, PhD
Webinar Objectives:
- Review platelet refractoriness and fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
- Describe how serologic testing can aid clinical management and selection of blood products
- Describe how HPA genotyping can be helpful in different diagnosis of FNAIT
- Describe how platelet donors are screened to identify how whose platelet products may be useful for HPA aluminized patients
- Use cases to illustrate these points
Speaker: Margaret A. Keller, PhD
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Identification & Management of Patients with Weak D & Partial D Phenotype
Webinar Objectives:
- Serological weak D phenotypes to RHD genotyping: How will I know?
Speaker: Susan T. Johnson
- English
- 50 minutes
Transfusion
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and ADAMTS13 Testing
Webinar Objectives:
- Pathophysiology of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
- Laboratory characteristics of various ADAMTS13 tests
- Clinical applications of ADAMTS13 testing in diagnostics and management of patients with TTP
Speaker: Dong Chen MD PhD
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transplant
#ASHI21 Lunch Symposium REPLAY: New Frontiers in Transplant Diagnostics
Webinar Objectives:
- Advantages of Multi-Assay Analysis: Resolving Discrepancies between Solid Phase Immunoassays
- Non-HLA antibody panel discovery, development, and validation: From bench to bedside
- Redesigning HLA Compatibility: Does it work and are we ready?
Speaker: Julie Houp, MS CHS Carrie L. Butler, Ph.D. Massimo Mangiola, Ph.D. D(ACHI)
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 50 minutes
Transplant
Immucor's Virtual Antibody Workshop_Part 5
Webinar Objectives:
- Overview of single antigen analysis technology
- Walk through of an interactive case study
Speakers: K. Kelly Cousins, Jean L. Heneghan
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®, California, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transplant
Immucor's Virtual Antibody Workshop_Part 4
Webinar Objectives:
- Overview of single antigen analysis technology
- Walk through of an interactive case study
Speakers: K. Kelly Cousins, Jean L. Heneghan
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®, Florida, California
- English
- 1 hour
Transplant
HLA Scientific Symposium 2021, Day 1
Webinar Objectives:
- Transplanting sensitized candidates: new options for overcoming DSA barriers
Speaker: Annette Jackson
- ACHI, Florida, P.A.C.E®
- English
- 2 hours 30 minutes
Transplant
HLA Scientific Symposium 2021, Day 2
Webinar Objectives:
- Diagnosis of antibody-meditated rejection in 2021: antibodies, biopsies, and molecules
Speaker: Michael Mengel
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 2 hours 30 minutes
Transplant
Lab Week 2021: Transplant Quick P.I.C.s
Webinar Objectives:
- Lab week Case Studies with Lifecodes LSA
Speaker: Dave Pinelli
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transplant
International HLA Scientific Symposium '20, Day 1: NGS and Non-HLA Antibodies
Webinar Objectives:
- Next generation Sequencing: Now and the Future
- Comparison of automated HLA typings 11 loci with the Mflex techniques vs 11 Flex techniques
- Non-HLA antibodies time for the challenge in solid organ transplantation
- Immucor's Non-HLA Antibody Assay Expands
Speakers: Michael Solomon, Odile Avinens, David Sansegundo Arribas, Bryan Ray
- English
- 2 hours
Transplant
International HLA Scientific Symposium '20, Day 2: HLA Antibody Testing Capabilities
Webinar Objectives:
- Immucor Lifescreen Deluxe and Lifecodes Single Antigen, Milano San Raffaele experience
Speaker: Dr. Benedetta Mazzi
- English
- 2 hours
Transplant
International HLA Scientific Symposium '20, Day 3: Epitope Matching
Webinar Objectives:
- Impact of Covid-19 on solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Impact of Covid-19 on HLA laboratory
- Immune profiling of Covid-19 patients and implication in transplantation
- HLA association with Covid-19
Speaker: Rajalingam Raja Ph.D, FRCP, D(ABHI)
- English
- 2 hours
Transplant
Immucor’s Virtual Antibody Workshop_Part 1
Webinar Objectives:
- Overview of single antigen analysis technology
- Walk through of an interactive case study
Speakers: K. Kelly Cousins, Jean L. Heneghan
- ACHI, Florida
- English
- 50 minutes
Transplant
Immucor’s Virtual Antibody Workshop_Part 2
Webinar Objectives:
- Overview of single antigen analysis technology
- Walk through of an interactive case study
Speakers: K. Kelly Cousins, Jean L. Heneghan
- ACHI, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transplant
Immucor's Virtual Antibody Workshop_Part 3
Webinar Objectives:
- Overview of single antigen analysis technology
- Walk through of an interactive case study
Speakers: K. Kelly Cousins, Jean L. Heneghan
- ACHI
- English
- 1 hour
Daratumumab and anti-CD38 therapy: a new front in myeloma therapy
Webinar Objectives:
- Daratumumab and anti-CD38 therapy: a new front in myeloma therapy and emerging complication in blood bank testing
Speakers: Janis Hamilton, Dr. Carlos Villa
- English
- 2 hours
Transfusion
Antigens & Antibodies
Webinar Objectives:
- Describe the relationship between Ren Blood cell antigens and their corresponding antibodies
- Learn about genes, antigens, and antibodies and how they are arranged in each system
Speaker: N/A
- Florida, P.A.C.E®
- English
- 50 minutes
Transfusion
Autoimmunhemolytic Anemia
Webinar Objectives:
- Review the Serologic Presentation
- Discuss Adsorption Procedures
- How to differentiate WAIHA from Drug-Induced Hemolytic
Speaker: Sue Johnson MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Detecting Clinically Significant Antibodies: IgM vs IgG
Webinar Objectives:
- Discuss antibody development as part of the immune system
- Compare and contrast IgM and IgG class antibodies
- Examine reactivity of IgM and IgG class antibodies in common antibody detection methodologies
- Review publications on clinical significance of IgM and IgG class antibodies
Speaker: Tricia Sanders
- Florida, P.A.C.E®
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Hemoglobin A Clearance & RBC Antibodies
Webinar Objectives:
- Review Chronic Transfusion Therapy (CTT) for Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA)
- Present a prospective study of RBC genotyping of SCA patients and transfused units during CTT
- Clinical applications
Speaker: Marianne E. McPherson Yee, MD
- Florida, P.A.C.E®
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Immunohematology Case Studies
Webinar Objectives:
- Walk though case studies related to Immunohematology
Speaker: Rebacca Coward, MT (ASCP) SBBCM
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Lab Week 2021: Quick P.I.C.s
Webinar Objectives:
- Geneotyping to resolve e-like Antibodies
Speaker: Dr. Shaun Lawicki, MBBS
- P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Monoclonal Therapy 101
Webinar Objectives:
- Recognize serological testing results associated with monoclonal antibody therapy
- Identify when a patient is being treated with monoclonal antibody therapy based on what other drugs the patient is currently on
- Recognize monoclonal antibody therapy drugs that can interfere with serological testing
Speaker: Cynthia Ngo MLS (ASCP)CM SBBCM
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
The Challenging Effects of anti-CD47 on the Transfusion Laboratory
Webinar Objectives:
- The Challenging Effects of monoclonal anti-CD47 on the Transfusion Laboratory
Speaker: Julie Staves
- English
- 30 minutes
Transfusion
RHD Symposium
Webinar Objectives:
- Describe basic RHD genetics & biochemistry
- Discuss the complexity in the determining RhD antigen status in individuals with a serologic weak D phenotype
- List current recommendations from the participants of the AABB/CAP 2015 working party
Speaker: Sue Johnson MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBB
- P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 1 hour 30 minutes
Transfusion
RhD Molecular Testing featuring Joann Moulds, PhD
Webinar Objectives:
- History of RH
- Nomenclature: Who is right, Who is wrong?
- Lack of RH Gene Expression
- RhD Negative Genotypes in Blacks
- Weak D Polymorphism
- Clinical Considerations for Partial D
Speaker: Joann Moulds, PhD
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
All ABOut Blood Types with LeeAnn Walker, MEd, MT(ASCP)SBB
Webinar Objectives:
- Identify the genetic mechanism for the inheritance of the ABH blood group antigen, including the Bombay phenotype
- Differentiate the transferases and biochemical structures of the ABH antigens
- Evaluate the characteristics of and relationship between antigens and antibodies in the ABO system
- Identify lectin reagents that show ABO blood groups specifically
- Assess the effects of disease and age on production of ABO antigens and antibodies
- Classify the A and B antigens into subgroups, including serologic characteristics, number of antigen site and frequency in the population
Speaker: LeeAnn Walker, MEd, MT(ASCP)SBB
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Antibody Detection Testing: What? When? Why?
Webinar Objectives:
- Discuss the purpose of antibody detection testing and techniques.
- Examine reagents used in antibody detection and crossmatch including potentiators and reagent red blood cells.
- Compare antibody detection testing to crossmatch testing
Speaker: Tricia Sanders
- P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Antibody Identification: Rule Out – Rule In - Ruler!
Webinar Objectives:
- Explain the fundamental principles of evaluating reactivity in antibody identification studies
- Understand the differences in ruling-in antibodies (specifically conformation) and ruling-out antibodies (antibody exclusion)
- Perform uncomplicated antibody exclusions and comfirmation
- Discuss exceptions in and limitations of antibody exclusion rules
Speaker: Jan Hamilton MS,MT(ASCP)SBB
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
DAT, Auto Controls & Eluates: They are Not Just for the Reference Lab
Webinar Objectives:
- Compare and contrast the indirect antiglobulin test (IAT) and direct antiglobulin test (DAT)
- DAT reagents
- Possible causes of a positive DAT
- Elution types with application (Lui, Acid)
Speaker: Jay Slayten MS, MT(ASCP)SBB
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
From C to e & the Rhs in Between with Margaret A. Keller, PhD.
Webinar Objectives:
- Review the Rh proteins and Rh genes
- Review Rh terminology
- Illustrate the challenges of serologic Rh antigen typings and how molecular methods can help
- Discuss the AABB recommendations regarding use of RHD genotyping to resolve serologic weak D phenotype
- Use cases to illustrate how RHD genotyping can aid in determination of risk of alloimmunization
- Demonstrate how RH allele matching can be used to find compatible blood for a patient with an antibody to a high prevalence of RH antigen
Speaker: Margaret A. Keller, PhD.
- P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Blood Donation and Component Preparation with Heather Vaught, BS, MLS(ASCP)CM SBB
Webinar Objectives:
- Describe the process for collection of whole blood and apheresis components
- Describe the process for manufacturing components from whole blood
- Define the storage intervals for transfusable blood components
- Describe the process for perioperative blood salvage
Speaker: Heather Vaught, BS, MLS(ASCP)CM SBB
- ACHI, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Liquid Gold: Platelet Testing with Ralph R. Vassallo, MD, FACP
Webinar Objectives:
- Review shared and unique antigen present on platelets
- Discuss antigen typing & antibody screening/identification
- Touch on disease-specific testing and management strategies
Speaker: Ralph R. Vassallo, MD, FACP
- ACHI, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
The Jolly Blood Banker and “Other” Blood Groups with Jill Storry, PhD
Webinar Objectives:
- Discuss MNS, Kell, Lewis, Duffy and Kidd blood systems
- Discuss JK alleles that encode weak antigen expression
Speaker: Jill Storry, PhD
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
The Wide Array of Potentiators with Rebecca Coward MT(ASCP) SBB
Webinar Objectives:
- How Potentiators work
- IgM vs IgG antibodies
- Antibody Detection Test (IAT)
- Chemical treatment of Red Blood Cells
- W.A.R.M. TM Immucor
- Column Agglutination Testing
- Solid Phase Red Cell Adherence
- The wide array of Potentiators: How to choose and apply
Speaker: Rebecca Coward MT(ASCP) SBB
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Introduction to Capture
Webinar Objectives:
- Define solid phase technology
- Recall the steps for processing a capture Assay
- Interpret Capture results
- Identify the Capture products offered by Immucor
- Florida, P.A.C.E®
- English
- 20 minutes
Transfusion
Capture Strips
Webinar Objectives:
- Identify the Capture Strips and Plates
- Define how these strips and plates are used in Capture testing
- P.A.C.E®
- English
- 30 minutes
Transfusion
Capture Reagents
Webinar Objectives:
- Identify Capture Reagents
- Define purpose of Capture Reagents
- P.A.C.E®
- English
- 30 minutes
Transplant
COVID-19 & Convalescent Plasma
Webinar Objectives:
- Background
- Methods to obtain access for CCP
- NYC & the Covid-19 Pandemic
- CUIMC CCP clinical trials
- Impact on transfusion service operations
Speaker: Joseph Schwartz
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Transfusion Reaction: What? How? What Now?, Part I with Margo R Rollins, MD
Webinar Objectives:
- Define and categorize transfusion reactions
- Describe clinical manifestations of specific transfusion reactions
- Discuss patient evaluation and management when transfusion reactions is suspected
Speaker: Margo R Rollins, MD
- Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Transfusion Reaction: What? How? What Now?, Part 2 with Margo R Rollins, MD
Webinar Objectives:
- Define and categorize transfusion reactions
- Describe clinical manifestations of specific transfusion reactions
- Discuss patient evaluation and management when transfusion reactions is suspected
Speaker: Margo R Rollins, MD
- Florida, P.A.C.E®
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Management of TRALI
Webinar Objectives:
- Define transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) and the role of HLA antibodies in TRALI
- Describe the properties of HLA antibodies and how these properties are incorporated into TRALI mitigated strategies
- Review the incidence, potential causes, and differential diagnosis of TRALI
- Discuss the current AABB standards and recommendations related to the prevention, reduction, and investigation of TRALI
- Discuss HLA Antibody testing methods and TRALI reduction program at Rhode Island Blood Center
Speakers: Dr. Massimo Mangiola Christine Beritela, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB
- English
- 1 hour 30 minutes
Transfusion
Crossmatch Test
Webinar Objectives:
- Define Pretransfusion Testing
- Recognize the Pretransfusion Processing Steps
- Identify the Purpose of the Crossmatch Test
- Recognize Characteristics of Serologic and Computer Crossmatch Methoids
- P.A.C.E®
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Direct Antiglobulin Test
Webinar Objectives:
- Define Direct Antiglobulin Tests (DATs)
- Recognize Applications of the DAT
- Identify Reagents used in the DAT
- Interpret DAT Results
- P.A.C.E®
- English
- 1 hour
Transfusion
Introduction to Blood Banking
Webinar Objectives:
- Hospitals and Blood Donar systems
- Blood Banks and Blood Transfusion
- Patient testing in Blood Banks
- Safe Blood Transfusion
- Blood Collection
- P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 30 minutes
Transfusion
ISBT 2021: Strategic Partner for the Daily Challenges in the Clinical Laboratory
Webinar Objectives:
- Background
- Transfusion Service Activity
- Evolution in Technology
- ABO titration for IgM Anti-A & Anti-B in full automation
- Platelet Deficiency - HIT
- Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia
Speaker: Susanna Bresciani Silvia Ferrari
- English
- 37 minutes
Transfusion
Reaching for the Future in Transfusion Medicine with Education: Lab Week '20
Webinar Objectives:
- Importance and significance in continuing education initiatives within the blood banking community
Speaker: Jay Slayten MS, MT(ASCP)SBB
- ACHI, P.A.C.E®, Florida
- English
- 1 hour
Immucor is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E® & ACHI programs.
