This is the first course in a four part series to help prepare the learner to take and pass the (PBMT) Perioperative Blood Management Technology exam. The first lesson will introduce you to the knowledge requirements you need to familiarize yourself with to pass the exam. The lessons that follow review anatomy and physiology.

By the end of this module the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the expectations of the exam requirements.

2. Discuss the components of the circulatory system.

3. Identify the different types of formed elements of the blood and describe their appearance.

4. Describe the origin of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes.

5. Identify the different types of substances present in plasma.

6. Describe the origin and function of the different categories of plasma proteins


Expected time to complete this module: 50 minutes

As AmSECT University relaunches its professional continuing education website, we are required by the ABCP to resubmit our application for Category I Self Directed Continuing Education (SDCE) for Category I CEUs. AmSECT University has begun this process. At the completion of your course, your certificate will say “pending one (1) ABCP Category I CEU”. You will be notified to reprint your certificates once approval has been granted.

Per the ABCP, a maximum of ten (10) SDCE I CEUs may be used for professional activity recertification within a three-year reporting cycle. Members may submit additional Category III CEUs.