Let’s Learn Blood Bank, LLC
Empowering every role in transfusion medicine through trusted, accessible education
Our goal is to become the leading online destination for learning transfusion medicine—not just as a course provider, but as an educational partner that promotes clinical excellence and improves patient care through better training. Whether you’re a laboratory professional, nurse, physician, or educator, our platform supports your teaching, learning, and continuing education with reliable content.
Founded by a Leader in Transfusion Education
The teaching experience of Wyenona Hicks,
now available online
Let’s Learn Blood Bank was founded by Wyenona Hicks, co-author of the leading textbook Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices and an educator with more than 18 years of teaching experience. She has delivered national and international presentations and trained thousands of professionals and students in transfusion-related disciplines.
Her vision: to close the education gap in blood banking with accessible, expert-led instruction.
Wyenona
Hicks
Founder of Let’s Learn Blood Bank, LLC
I grew up on a farm in rural Kentucky, where I learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and compassion. A formative lab experience in college sparked my lifelong passion for blood banking and transfusion medicine.
Over the years, I’ve worked as a medical technologist, earned advanced degrees and certifications, contributed to research, and co-authored educational resources. Inspired by a family of educators and driven by a love for teaching, I founded Let’s Learn Blood Bank to support and empower students, educators, and lab professionals through engaging, flexible learning.
As a cancer survivor, I’m especially grateful for the chance to give back and help grow the next generation of laboratory professionals.
Let me introduce the LLBB Team
Michelle Lodermeier, MBA, MLS(ASCP)SBB
A Californian at heart, now rooted in Minnesota, I’ve spent over 20 years in the clinical lab world. The true turning point in my career came during my year in the Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). An experience sparked a deeper love for blood banking and took my knowledge to a whole new level.
For the past five years, I’ve worked in education within the IRLs at the American Red Cross (ARC), supporting both the SBB and Blood Bank Technology (BBT) programs. I enjoy introducing science majors to the fascinating world of clinical blood banking, and helping experienced pros rediscover the details they may have missed, the ones that explain the “why” behind what they’ve been doing for years. It’s time to rethink how we teach! I truly believe learning should be enjoyable, relevant, and and designed to meet you where you are, both in your life and your career.
Paula Howard, MPH, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB
If you asked Paula to describe herself, she'd happily say, “I am a scientist, an educator, and
an energized senior.” Her enthusiasm for teaching is evident in all her actions.
She brings experience from a diverse blend of positions in academia, industry, publishing, and more.
At Let’s Learn Blood Bank, she will channel her educational expertise and serve as an author, reviewer, and editor.
Dr. Gammon, MD
Dr. Richard Gammon is the Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine and the Blood Bank at Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. He received his medical degree at Drexel University. He completed residency training in Clinical Pathology at The Ohio State University and fellowship training in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Dr. Gammon has board certifications in Clinical Pathology as well as Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine. He is a member of the faculty of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine faculty and the University of South Florida. Dr. Gammon is active in AABB, ISBT as the Clinical Transfusion Working Party chair and the president of the South Central Association of Blood Banks.
Alex Churnetski, BB(ASCP)CM
Growing up with an immunodeficiency, Alex developed an early fascination with the biology of antibodies and the intricate world they represent. His entire career has been within Immunohematology Reference Laboratories where he has worked with many rare cases, even involving world-wide searches. Passionate about solving diagnostic puzzles and sharing knowledge, Alex is committed to improving patient care and mentoring others in the field.
Who We Serve
Healthcare professionals, educators, and clinical training programs
Our platform is built for:
Academic institutions and health sciences programs
Clinical lab and transfusion safety departments
Nurses and physicians in training or in practice
Students seeking supplemental or credit-eligible training
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