CERTPCLN2503 - CME/CMLE - Pathology Clinics Certificate Program [Module 3: Defining the Scope of Practice for Pathology Clinics ]

Course Description

This module provides a practical framework for defining, implementing, and maintaining compliant pathology clinics within clinical practice. Learners will explore key aspects of regulatory oversight, provider liability, billing strategies, and documentation workflows while promoting patient-centered diagnostic stewardship and interdisciplinary collaboration. The module also highlights the vital role of laboratory professionals and trainees in supporting quality, compliance, and sustainable, patient-facing pathology services.

Faculty/Authors

Jeffrey Myers, MD, MASCP
Anne Buckley, MD, PhD, FASCP
Aysegul Sahin, MD, FASCP
Cathryn J. Lapedis, MD, MPH
David Li, MD, FASCP
H. Cliff Sullivan, MD, FASCP
John Groth, MD
Kamran Mirza, MD, PhD, MLS(ASCP)
Kene Ojukwu, MD
Lija Joseph, MD, FASCP
Michele Mitchell, MS, PMP
Shuli Waitzman, M(ASCP)
Tom Cummings, MD, FASCP

CME or CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

Review the Technical Considerations.
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To claim CME/CMLE credit:

Review the Educational Activity.
Complete Educational Activity
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Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME/CMLE to register credit.

Faculty Disclosures

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 10/27/2025
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 10/27/2028

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

Explain how Identify key stakeholders and allies in defining and monitoring compliance

Describe best practices for documentation and communication within pathology clinics

Discuss engagement and collaboration with regulatory bodies

List what documentation is required for liability coverage

Identify implementation requirements from a liability insurance perspective

Describe liability impact of pathology clinics unique to private/community practice

Identify and implement applicable payable billing codes

Implement the process for generating the correct notes in patient chart

Describe the clinical role of various laboratory professionals in patient care

Describe how laboratory professionals guide healthcare teams to support diagnostic stewardship

Explain how laboratory professionals improve patient well-being by clarifying laboratory results

Describe how involvement enhances patient education and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration

Describe how the pathology clinic supports ACGME milestone development

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Credit Offered:

1 CME/CMLE Credit