Educational Resources

SUCCESS® Educational Resources

Better patient outcomes through shared expertise. Designed for physicians and laboratory professionals in the areas of blood banking and transfusion medicine, SUCCESS® is a comprehensive suite of educational resources comprised of online instruction, industry publications, and learning events. These opportunities are available at no cost to our valued hospital partners.

Online Learning Program

The SUCCESS® online self-study program provides CEU, CME, and/or SAM continuing education credit, depending upon the course.
Live bi-monthly webinar series events cover trending topics in the areas of blood banking and transfusion medicine. These live events provide CEU, CME and/or nursing credit, depending on the course.

Industry Publications

The Compendium of Transfusion Practice Guidelines, written by the American Red Cross Medical Office offers an updated compilation of peer-reviewed literature covering the utilization of red blood cells, platelets, plasma, and cryoprecipitated-AHF, as well as the role of transfusion committees and the side effects and hazards of blood transfusion. The Compendium is available via a mobile app (Apple or Android) or hardcopy.
Immunohematology Journal is a peer-reviewed publication focused on blood group serology.
Our quarterly newsletter, PLUS, summarizes recent topical papers in the field of transfusion medicine.

Learning Events

Both in-person and webinar learning events are led by leading blood banking and transfusion medicine professionals.
The Red Cross both facilitates and contributes to regional Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) and Transfusion Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings.

Medical Office

The Red Cross has more than 30 Medical Directors across the country. These experts in transfusion medicine are available for consultation, provide guidance and educational seminars.

Reimbursement Resources

The Red Cross offers hospitals tools and resources to navigate the complex coding and billing issues related to reimbursement for blood products and related services.