ISTPBBMG2601 - CMLE - Building Bridges Across the Laboratory Community: Fighting Misinformation in the Public Sphere

Course Description

Building Bridges Across the Laboratory Community: Fighting Misinformation in the Public Sphere:

ASCP is proud to continue the Building Bridges Across the Laboratory Community webinar series. This virtual laboratory capacity building series explores practical strategies for strengthening connections with diverse laboratory stakeholders through effective communication.

In this inaugural session, Fighting Misinformation in the Public Sphere, participants will explore strategies for supporting scientific and public health literacy, identifying and sharing vetted resources, and reinforcing the integrity of the laboratory profession and scientific disciplines.

Live attendance at this webinar will be eligible for 1.5 CMLE credits (available for claiming up to 1-month following the webinar date). 

Credit Designation Statement
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.

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

Faculty/Authors

Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH
President and Chief Executive Officer
de Beaumont Foundation.

Rodney E Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)^CM,SV^CM,MB^CM, FACSc
Regents’ Professor
Texas State University System. University Distinguished Chair & Professor, Medical Laboratory Science [MLS] Program.

Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD FCAP FASCP
Godfrey Dorr Stobbe Professor of Pathology Education
Clinical Professor of Pathology (Hematopathology) and Assistant Chair for Education
Director, Division of Training Programs & Communication Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories.

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

CMLE Credit: 1.5
Estimated Completion Time: 1.5 hour
Format: Online educational activity

Instructions

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

Review the Technical Considerations.
Click Go to Content to view an overview of the modules in this course.
Submit the course Evaluation.
Enter the number of credits claimed and click Claim CMLE to register credit.

Technical Considerations

Release Dates: 3/11/2026
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 4/12/2026

Course Objectives

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

Use effective communication strategies to strengthen engagement and elevate the laboratory’s visibility.

Gain the ability to clearly convey the lab’s value and professional identity to diverse stakeholders.

Develop collaborative and advocacy-focused communications skills that support patients, colleagues, and policymakers.

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Credit Offered:

1.5 CMLE Credits