MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Janis Hamilton, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, Manager, Reference Laboratory, American Red Cross
Update on the Kidd Blood Group System,
Dr. Thierry Peyrard, PhD, PharmD, EurClinChem, Director of the French National Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, National Institute of Blood Transfusion
An Update on the Colton Blood Group System
Dr. Connie Westhoff, PHD, SBB, Director, New York Blood Center
RhAG: The new Blood Group System and it's function
Description
Many new discoveries have been reported recently in each of the Kidd, Colton and RhAG blood group systems. This program will provide up-to-date information about new blood group alleles, antigens and testing protocols and will address the structure and functional role of these proteins.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
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Address important issues regarding blood transfusion.
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Discuss new findings in the Kidd, Colton and RhAG blood group systems.
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Present information about the structure and functional aspects of each blood group discussed.
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Review new molecular testing practices.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.