America’s Blood Centers (ABC) and ADRP, The Association for Blood Donor Professionals have released the second edition of it blood education program Vein to Vein: The Science of Blood Donation. The high school blood education program initially developed in 2022 has been updated to, “now include state-of-the-art virtual patient scenarios that depict the life-saving impact of blood donation.” Developed in collaboration with educators, Vein to Vein is, “designed to cultivate student leadership skills and a lifelong commitment to bolstering our nation’s blood supply [and] help educators craft lesson plans [while meeting] Next Generation Science Standards. Implementation goes beyond the field of science to also offer opportunities to integrate English Language Arts and Mathematics.” The second edition of the blood education program is, “the result of a new multi-year national partnership between ABC and Body Interact, a leader in virtual patient simulation technology. Working together, these organizations have developed virtual patient scenarios that provide a new way to teach students and potential blood donors about the lifesaving impact blood transfusions have on patient outcomes. Each virtual scenario includes both basic and advanced levels, tailored to meet high school students at their current stage of education.” Through using the complimentary Vein to Vein blood education program, “schools are eligible to access a free trial of this virtual learning program, unlocking this set of interactive scenarios.”
Kate Fry, MBA, CAE, chief executive officer of ABC, added in the news release, ““the Vein to Vein education program is now at the forefront of high school education, using the latest digital education tools to foster student leadership and a lifelong commitment to supporting the nation’s blood supply. With state-of-the-art virtual patient scenarios, this program opens new avenues for learning, empowering students to recognize and appreciate the lifesaving impact of blood donation.” Claude LeBoeuf stated, “we are proud to launch the second edition of Vein to Vein. This high school blood education program, updated with state-of-the-art virtual patient scenarios, is designed to inspire student leadership, and ignite a lifelong passion for blood donation. It’s a testament to the blood community’s dedication to building the next generation of lifelong blood donors.”