This course reviews the uses, statistics, and regulation of Umbilical Cord Blood. It also takes a look at the pre-birth collection decisions that the parents need to make (cord clamp timing & banking type), as well as describes the steps in the umbilical cord blood collection process.

At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:

1. Briefly define umbilical cord blood.
2. Briefly recall the uses, statistics, and regulation of umbilical cord blood.
3. Recall the pre-birth collection decisions for the parents.