Education and training

Medical Laboratory Observer, March, 2005

Ever-evolving technologies and new medical discoveries demand that laboratory professionals keep abreast with ongoing education and training. Enhancing their clinical knowledge and pursuing professional growth benefits everyone, particularly the patient community, through efficient and up-to-date testing and using the latest techniques and safety protocols.

Phlebotomy training

The Applied Phlebotomy video series consists of three videotapes: "Basic Venipuncture," "Preventing Preanalytical Errors," and "Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits." Features include interviews, case studies, 3D graphic animation, and content that reflects the recently revised CLSI (formerly NCCLS) standards and OSHA regulations. Each tape qualifies for CE credit through ASCLS' P.A.C.E. program. Videos are available individually or as a set. In this series, the viewer will learn the revised CLSI order of draw; how to avoid hemolyzing specimens; how to minimize collector-induced errors that alter results; the most common mistakes that injure patients and bring lawsuits; and much more.

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Applied Phlebotomy

Center for Phlebotomy Education

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Audio-Web educational conference series

The Explorations and Innovations series, located in the new Scientific Resources section at abbottdiagnostics.com, features live and archived interactive presentations led by doctors, medical experts, and industry professionals. Conferences are free of charge and cover industry trends, medical discoveries, health technologies, and much more. Upcoming topics that will be covered during 2005 include cancer, cardiac, hepatitis, and lab-error reduction. P.A.C.E. CE credits are available. Also found in the Scientific Resource section is a library of abstracts, articles, and learning guides, and a listing of upcoming laboratory and general healthcare conferences and symposia.

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Explorations and Innovations series

Abbott Laboratories

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Blood-center management

This supplier of information-management systems to blood centers and hospital transfusion centers now offers P.A.C.E. CE credits for its training classes for both SafeTrace and SafeTrace Tx systems. SafeTrace is a fully integrated donor-management system. SafeTrace Tx is an advanced transfusion-management system. User training is a key component in the implementation of both systems. Extensive on- or off-site training is offered in all aspects of both software packages. Whether the user registers donors at a mobile blood drive, performs cross matches, or manages inventory and billing, there is a training program to suit all needs.

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SafeTrace & SafeTrace Tx training

Wyndgate Technologies

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Clinical lab education

The LabUniversity e-learning program gives physicians, medical technologists, and laboratory staff access to convenient laboratory training that will meet certification and licensing requirements. This educational resource can be used anytime, anywhere, via the Internet. The course catalog is divided into three categories: (1) CEexpress is a fast method for obtaining required CE units; (2) Laboratory Science provides a solid core of clinical laboratory courses that enhance medical-testing skills; and (3) Laboratory Testing consists of training courses for clinical laboratory test kits and laboratory instruments from various manufacturers. Each course includes examples drawn from current laboratory practices. Earn both CME and P.A.C.E. CE credits while gaining tangible knowledge that can be immediately applied in the lab.

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LabUniversity

COLA

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CE options

Three options for continuing education are offered Published modules are available for purchase, covering immunology, microbiology, hematology, management, and other subjects. CE credits earned are accepted by Florida and California for MT and MLT licensure renewal. AMT members automatically receive the Journal of Continuing Education Topics and Issues. Published thrice yearly, the journal contains five to six CE articles and post tests in each issue. The articles are technical in nature and cover a wide range of topics. These articles and post tests are also included in the STEP Online Continuing Education Program. Available to both members and non-members, STEP Online also includes archived articles. More information on all these offerings can be found at www.amt1.com.

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Modules, Journals, and STEP Online

American Medical Technologists

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Online training

The Online Training System consists of fully integrated online courseware specifically designed for the clinical lab and for clinical laboratory science (CLS) education programs. The extensive course library consists of compliance and CLS offerings including OSHA safety training; CLIA competency testing; HIPAA, as well as Medicare, compliance for clinical laboratories; DOT training including urine collection; case studies in clinical laboratory medicine; competency assessment checklists from various manufacturers; basic CLS topics including cerebrospinal fluid, urinalysis, Gram stains, and more. Individual subscriptions are ideal to fulfill CME, review, and compliance requirements. Institutional subscriptions provide full access to the online learning system for medical and other facilities. Traditional CD-ROMs are also offered as an alternative to Web-based courses.