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Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe the difference between standardization, integration, and innovation and why it is important for laboratory medical directors to lead these initiatives. * explain how to implement standardization, integration, and innovation in your laboratory. * explain the barriers to, and value of, instituting standardization, integration, and innovation in your laboratory.

This course is designed for laboratory managers, supervisors, technologists, technicians, health & safety professionals, and laboratory workers with responsibilities for developing and implementing a health and safety program/system in their workplace. This training will be helpful for those in the healthcare, research, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Upon completion of the course, attendees will have an understanding of the critical components of a good laboratory safety pro...

This course is designed as an introduction to the statistical principles of laboratory data analysis and quality control that form the basis for design and analysis of laboratory investigations. The course curriculum will benefit those who wish to comprehend and interpret methods of data analysis relevant to laboratory experimentation. The first day of the course will detail the basic and intermediate statistical concepts that are essential for professionals in the field. The second day will g...

The purpose of this course is to provide a review of normal and abnormal physiological changes that may occur during pregnancy and the laboratory values that indicate these changes. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Identify abnormal laboratory results for a variety of pathologic problems during pregnancy. * Describe normal and abnormal physiologic changes of pregnancy.

This two-day course is designed for all scientists (managerial and laboratory), regulatory affairs and compliance personnel who are active in pre-clinical studies and in other laboratory settings. The course will be of most benefit to professionals whose job function necessitates the generation, evaluation, assurance and submission of data from pre-clinical studies. By the end of the course, attendees will have a strong understanding of the fundamental compliance requirements for current Good...

The purpose of this activity is to educate the participants on the current status of screening methods for early detection of fetal chromosome abnormalities. Current and new findings will be discussed for the choices of non-invasive genetic testing options. Review of the development and implementation of the various screening options, as well as the principles and process of validating genetic tests.

After attending you will be able to: •Describe the EP23 guideline and understand risk management’s role in QC •Develop a QC plan for moderate complexity POCT and central lab-based tests •Identify benchmarks for monitoring the effectiveness of a QC plan after implementation •Use EP23 to refine an existing QC plan for a testing process not performing up to expectations

With an emphasis on diagnosis, this activity will provide a review of the clinical signs and symptoms and the pathogens involved in viral respiratory infections. Viral diagnostic test methodologies will be compared and workflow issues will be discussed. Diagnostic test implementation and interpretation will be reviewed as well as the potential clinical outcome benefits. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: - Review epidemiology of respiratory viral pathogens ...

The IAC Laboratory Course Part I is designed for an experienced technician interested in learning the techniques necessary for fabrication of an Integrated Abutment Crown™ (IAC). The course will educate participants with the basics of the Bicon restorative process and the fabrication of an IAC. Emphasis is placed on the proper handling techniques of the material. The Integrated Abutment Crown™ process begins with the abutment selection, modification, and continues with the successive appli...

This program is part of the continuing series that focuses on what hospitals need to know about the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards. This program will cover the laboratory and radiology standards. Every hospital that accepts Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement must be in compliance with these standards and for all patients. Failure to follow these standards can result in the loss of reimbursement to the hospital for Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Joint Commission...

Course Description & Objectives * List the laboratory tests that are elevated in patients with CAP and positive blood cultures * Describe the laboratory test with the highest degree of accuracy in predicting CAP patients who are bacteremic * Compare the effect of IV ibuprofen compared to placebo on reduction of fever defined as a temperature > 101 degrees F * Assess the safety of IV ibuprofen for short-term administration in patients with a fever. * Describe the ...

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe possible causes and prevention of interference in clot-based activity assays. * discuss setting and clinical laboratory findings in patients with acute coagulopathy of trauma. * describe the major form of circulating coagulation activator (procoagulant) in plasma from trauma patients with coagulopathy.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to: * Explain the medical and operational impact of bloodstream infections and sepsis * Delineate the limitations of blood culture practices * Describe the rapid methods that are performed in microbiology as an adjunct to blood cultures * Discuss the imperatives and needs for rapid reporting of laboratory results to support early goal-directed therapy for sepsis

This course is taught by UF’s faculty with expertise in emergency medicine (MDs), clinical toxicology and pharmacy. Students will learn about: • The history, principles and methods of clinical toxicology • Managing poisoned or overdosed patients • Applying laboratory testing principles • Identifying and applying the basic concepts of toxicokinetics • Differing toxic effects depending on the route of administration • Liberation and absorption of toxicants into the body ...

Attend this webinar and know: *Why the ADA and clinical experts thought the new criteria for GDM was necessary *What evidence was used to establish the new criteria *How the new criteria were developed *What the new criteria are and how they affect clinical laboratory testing *How recommendations for type 2 diabetes diagnosis in early pregnancy differ from recommendations for GDM diagnosis

Participate in this program and: •Understand the changes to the CLIA Quality Control guidelines •Learn CMS’s plans for updating its proficiency testing standards •Know the timeframe for agency decisions/actions

Fulfill your Vascular Lab CME Requirements with this globally revered course! For over twenty years, this annual symposium has provided a comprehensive update on vascular imaging and diagnosis. The newest edition is available here on DVD-ROM, focusing on real time B-mode imaging, color and spectral Doppler and other non-invasive techniques. The course will also address important issues in the area of Vascular Laboratory management, vascular ultrasound education, reimbursement and laboratory...

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe Lean/Toyota production system principles. * apply Lean principles to the clinical laboratory. * discuss how to conduct and monitor Lean process improvement.

The purpose of this activity is to instruct participants on methods to incorporate into their practice new prenatal clinical diagnostic testing for fetuses with congenital heart defects and segmental aneuploidies. They will learn to identify the various testing options along with their benefits and limitations. This will aid in the management of women carrying such pregnancies through correct interpretation of test results.

Current Practice of Vascular Ultrasound continues to evolve as your authoritative source of information on non-invasive vascular diagnosis. This program will emphasize carotid, peripheral and abdominal applications and will feature live demonstrations using the latest in ultrasound equipment. Physician interpretation sessions include panel discussions and practice cases.

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * list the pathologic changes in the respiratory tract associated with fatal H1N1 influenza virus infection. * describe hematopathologic findings in fatal H1N1 influenza virus infection. * compare the utility of laboratory assays commonly used to detect and characterize influenza virus infection. * define basic features of pandemic influenza viruses.

Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation. This course discusses a syndromic cause of morbid obesity and cognitive impairment, Prader Willi Syndrome. Participants will learn about the clinical features of Prader Willi Syndrome, for whom this diagnosis should be considered, and what diagnostic laboratory testing is indicated. Detailed information about the underlying genetic etiology and mechanisms is presented. The part...

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe the clinical significance of nucleophosmin (NPM1) mutation in acute myeloid leukemia. * explain how immunohistochemistry can be used as a surrogate for detection of NPM1 mutation in acute myeloid leukemia. * list various laboratory methods for detection of NPM1 mutational status.

The purpose of this self learning packet is to educate nursing staff regarding patient safety issues and to satisfy the continuing education requirements of Orlando Health employees. This packet meets the continuing education requirement for patient safety / prevention of medical errors for Florida nursing, respiratory, and clinical laboratory personnel licensure.

Attend this webinar and you will: *Understand the different definitions of AKI staging and how they impact on diagnosis *Understand the major risk factors for and consequences of AKI *Be able to determine if your creatinine method meets the required performance criteria *Learn how to add value to laboratory results appropriate to your local circumstances *Know what current novel biomarkers for AKI are undergoing trials, their possible future role and potential confounders

This intermediate level conference will prepare attendees to: •Provide explanations for differences in tight glycemic protocol outcomes. •Develop effective strategies for meeting quality standards for POCT. •Identify sources of error in POCT and strategies for resolving them. •Describe applications of POCT for patient self management, military diagnostics, and evaluating sports performance. •Understand how mobile devices and infrared technology is being used in POCT

View Registration Information After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including incidence, pathogenesis, and genetics. 2. Describe the typical clinical presentation of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including common history and physical examination findings. 3. Identify laboratory studies and histologic findings used in confirming the diagnosis of patients with Duchen...

There has been an increase in childhood obesity in the United States in the last 2 decades. This rise has resulted in an increase in type 2 diabetes mellitus in children (mostly teens). Pediatricians need to be able to evaluate and treat obese children. This includes evaluation and treatment of uncomplicated type 2 diabetes and its associated co-morbidities. The goal of this module is to increase your comfort in assessing and managing a child with type 2 diabetes and related co-morbidities ...

VView Registration Information After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. Explain the three phases of bone turnover-lytic phase, mixed phase, and sclerotic phase-that characterize the pathophysiology of Paget's disease of bone. 2. Describe the epidemiology of Paget's disease of bone. 3. Discuss the etiology of Paget's disease of bone, including genetic and paramyxoviral factors. 4. Recognize elements of the clinical presentation of Paget's disease of...