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GRBIOMEM2506 - CMLE - Effective Communication and Critical Thinking for Navigating Cancer Biomarker Testing
Course Description

Effective Communication and Critical Thinking for Navigating Cancer Biomarker Testing 

This is module six of six core modules for the Biomarker Testing Navigation Certificate program.  This online, interactive module discusses specimen workflow optimization for biomarker testing. 

Course topics include: 

  • Pathology in the multidisciplinary cancer care team  

  • Coordination with genetic counselors   

  • Reporting results   

  • Effective communication and collaboration  

  • In-bound, out-bound communication  

  • Applying critical thinking   

Target Audience 

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pathologists and laboratory professionals 

Faculty/Authors

Michelle Schiller
Medical Director, Cancer Genetics, Baylor Sammons Cancer Center
Dallas, TX 

Physician's Competency: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge 

CME/CMLE Credit: 0.5
Estimated Completion Time: 0.5 hour
Format: Online educational activity

Credit Designation Statement

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.   

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of .5 CMLE credit.  This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel. 

For questions regarding CMLE credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time 

Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must complete the online activity. CMLE certificates will be provided online. 

Commercial Support 
This activity is supported by a sponsorship from AstraZeneca. 


Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

  1. Review the Technical Considerations.
  2. Click Go to Content and click the first module of the course.
  3. Complete the Demographic Survey.
  4. Complete the Pre-Test.
  5. Review the Educational Activity.
  6. Complete and submit the Post Exam. You will have a maximum of three attempts to obtain the required score. You will be notified if you have met the credit requirements after each attempt.
  7. Submit the course Evaluation.
  8. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CMLE to register credit.

Faculty Disclosures 

Technical Considerations 

Release Dates: 6/10/2025     
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 6/10/2028       




Course Objectives

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

  • Describe the role of pathology within the multidisciplinary cancer care team. 

  • Explain how team members--including genetic counselors, nurse navigators and patient navigators—contribute to coordinated cancer care. 

  • Identify best practices for reporting and communicating laboratory results to support shared decision-making.  

  • Describe strategies for managing communication across the care team, including incoming clinical information and outgoing laboratory findings. 

  • Apply critical thinking to interpret unexpected findings and address complex or conflicting testing information. 

 

 

 
Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Credit Offered:
0.5 CMLE Credit
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