An Introduction to the Medical Laboratory, Part 2 (Online CE Course)

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Authors: Julia Clendenin, Paul Fekete, M.D. FCAP
Reviewer: Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM

This course is the second part of an elementary introduction to the operation of a clinical 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. The course covers the certification, accreditation, and membership organizations that medical laboratory scientists (MLS) and technicians (MLT) frequent. This course also describes how those organizations regulate the clinical laboratory. Such organizations include ASCP, AMT, CAP, TJC, and ASCLS.

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Objectives

  • List the main certification, accreditation, and professional organizations in the medical laboratory profession.
  • Discuss the certification offerings and continuing education requirements for certification organizations in the medical laboratory profession.
  • Compare and contrast accreditation organizations and their requirements in the medical laboratory profession.
  • Describe professional membership organizations and their benefits in the medical laboratory profession.

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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)CMSHCM 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.

Laboratory technicians pipette samples for a hemoglobin test to</br>  determine blood sugar levels in the pathology and clinical</br> laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Pivnick).


A laboratory professional administering a point-of-care test using a</br> blood specimen.


A medical laboratory technician at the 21st Medical Group clinical</br> laboratory, views a sample under a microscope</br> (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Allen).


A MLT using the LIS to ensure patient results are sent to the EMR </br>(photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter).