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Introduction to Quality Management
Course Description
• This is the first course in our Quality Management Systems Certificate program. The entire program will consist of 4 courses at the end of which participants will receive a Quality Management Systems Certificate.
• The courses are designed for MLTs and MLA/Ts who want to enhance their knowledge of Quality Managements Systems (QMS), who have an interest in quality
improvement in the lab, or who would like to prepare themselves for a quality role in the laboratory. The courses provide information about the QMS, accreditation requirements, and provide a myriad of resources and templates to help build and maintain a QMS.
• The first course, Introduction to Quality Management provides an overview of quality and the QMS, breaking down the complexity of each of the 12 Quality System Essentials (QSE). Learn about quality programs and laboratory accreditation, with tips for preparing for an accreditation assessment.
• This is an introductory to intermediate level course.
Course Structure
The course is divided into 5 separate modules; these should be completed in sequential order. At the end of each module, there are 10 multiple choice questions to evaluate the learner’s comprehension. The learner will be given the correct answer. Each module starts with identifying specific learning objectives /outcomes
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Module 1 Introduction to Quality
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Module 2 Quality System Essentials 1-3
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Module 3 Quality System Essentials 4-8
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Module 4 Quality System Essentials 9-12
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Module 5 Quality Programs and Accreditation
MLPAO is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. 3 P.A.C.E. Hours
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This session will include an introduction to the basics of thyroid function, including diseases and hormones. We’ll review the recommended lab thyroid function testing algorithms and outline biological and environmental variables that impact reference intervals for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (fT4).
An overview of autoimmunity and the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including common autoimmune connective tissue diseases like lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis, and related diagnostic lab tests.
This presentation provides an outline of the metabolic syndrome that diabetes is a part of, diseases associated with metabolic syndrome, and focuses on new innovations in blood testing for diabetes.
This session will use case studies to unveil the impact of drug abuse in celebrities and legal processes. Participants will review testing advancements at the intersection of science and public safety through an exploration of toxicology testing techniques, challenges, and ethical dimensions.
This session will review the clinical implications of lead poisoning, the regulatory requirements for testing and reporting BLLs in children, and the analytical details of measuring blood lead.
Join Dr. Martin Ekiti as he discusses the burden of diabetes in Ontario, the risks associated with inaccurate glucose monitoring, the new guidelines for the management of hyperglycemic crisis, and investigates some contributing factors like low/high ionized magnesium levels.
Age-appropriate thresholds are needed for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) serology tests, and the indications for use of hepatitis B and varicella serology tests should be reevaluated.
This webinar examines the role of ionized magnesium in the body and it's importance for lab professionals. Case studies presented highlight the importance of testing ionized magnesium levels.
Learn about why prenatal screening is performed, the conditions screened for, and the markers used for screening. The presenter will discuss the conditions diagnosed through prenatal screening and how the risks are assessed.
The results of blood gas analyses are used for many patient management decisions, often in a time-sensitive setting. Several pre- and post- analytical factors can affect blood gas and oxygen saturation results. Using a case-based approach, this presentation explores best practices, common pitfalls, and quality improvement strategies to ensure reliable results and optimal patient outcomes.
Fentanyl overdoses are on the rise, but not every hospital laboratory tests for fentanyl as part of its routine drug screens. This session will discuss why fentanyl should be added to routine drug screens and the consequences of failing to do so.
For too many labs, their QC practices remain mired in the past. Rejecting, and worse, repeating, controls that exceed 2 sd is not science; it's a tradition that's over half a century old, and it generates too much waste and expense. An updated approach—Westgard Sigma Rules—offers a 21st century QC for 21st century methods. Even QC evolves with the times.
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