Course Outline
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- Introduction
- Introduction to Organizations and Agencies
- Certification, Accreditation, and Membership Organizations
- Certification Organizations
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
- American Board of Pathology (ABPath)
- True or False: ASCP and AMT both require continuing education to maintain certification.
- Accreditation Organizations
- College of American Pathologists (CAP)
- The Joint Commission (TJC)
- Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA)
- Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies
- True or False: CAP is the accreditation organization specifically for blood banking and transfusion services.
- Professional Membership Only Organizations
- Organization Summary
- Summary of Certification, Accreditation, and Professional Organizations
- Organizations that Accredit Laboratory Educational Programs
- References
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Basic
Intended Audience: This course is intended as an elementary introduction to the regulations of and agencies related to a medical laboratory. It assumes that the learner has little or no background in medical practice or clinical laboratory science. It is ideal for those who desire an introduction to the operation and function of the laboratory, and the qualifications and mindset of those professionals who staff it. This course would be ideal for those contemplating a career in any clinical laboratory field, sales representatives who will be visiting clients in the laboratory, and need an introduction to provide context for their future sales contacts, and anyone else who has an interest in the field and desires an introduction.
Author Information: Julia Clendenin is a content and graphics developer for MediaLab, Inc. She graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.S. in Literature, Media, and Communication.
Paul Fekete, M.D. is the former CEO of MediaLab. He formerly served as Assistant Professor of Pathology at Emory University and was Director of Laboratories for Gwinnett Health System near Atlanta, GA. Dr. Fekete has extensive teaching experience and is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters. He additionally has extensive experience in instructional design.
Reviewer Information:
Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)
CMSH
CM received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He holds Medical Laboratory Scientist and Specialist in Hematology certifications through the ASCP Board of Certification. He was a professor at Thomas Jefferson University for seven years before transitioning into his current role as Content Developer at MediaLab. His areas of expertise and professional passions include clinical hematology and interprofessional education.
