Science & Research

The American Red Cross Continuing Education Program supports the vital work of the Scientific Advisory Council (SAC), a team of experts dedicated to ensuring that Red Cross guidelines are based on the latest research and evidence-based practice. The council consists of over sixty internationally recognized medical, scientific, aquatics, and academic experts. Learn more

We are proud to provide accredited continuing education credit for such scientific and research pursuits as committee learning, manuscript review, self-directed learning, and test item writing.

 

How Our Scientific Advisory Council Works

Using rigorous reviews and the most reliable evidence-based sources, the Advisory Council's work helps increase safety and save lives.

 

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Resources SAC Resource Center American Red Cross Healthcare Guidelines American Red Cross Aquatics Guidelines