This is a military contract program and only open to service members selected for the Specialized Blood Bankers program at Walter Reed Military Hospital. 

An undergraduate degree in a chemistry/biological science from an accredited college or university, certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, MT(ASCP), or other recognized national certifying body and/or previous clinical laboratory experience are required for admission.

Please visit the program website for more details.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 55 credits in required courses.

Required:
HSCI 6263Biostatistics Translational Research
HSCI 6297Independent Study for Health Professionals (taken for 1 credit)
MLS 6141Advanced Immunology and Serology
MLS 6151Advanced Molecular Diagnostics
MLS 6158Advanced Laboratory Management and Operations
MLS 6203Clinical Immunohematology I
MLS 6204Clinical Immunohematology II
MLS 6207Clinical Practicum: Blood Banking I
MLS 6208Clinical Practicum: Blood Banking II
MLS 6209Clinicl Pract:Blood BankingIII
MLS 6211Hematopoiesis &Blood Pathophys
MLS 6212Organization and Management of Blood Banks
MLS 6213Seminar in Immunohematology
MLS 6214Specialized Practicum
MLS 6245Current Topics in Medical Laboratory Science
MLS 6246Capstone Project