LMUCI2102 - CME/CMLE - How to Bring in a New Instrument 101

Course Description

Bringing a new instrument into the laboratory can be a daunting task. Learn what to consider when selecting a new instrument and the difference between validation and qualification of it. A final checklist of essential tasks before initial use is provided in the course.

Faculty/Authors
LMU Committee

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity and Post Exam

Physician Competencies: Medical knowledge

Eligibility for CME/CMLE Credit: Max three attempts. You will have a maximum of three attempts to meet the following criteria:

Module ≥80% = CME/CMLE credit
Module <80% = No CME/CMLE credit, after a maximum of three attempts

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 journal-based CME activity 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

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

Review the Technical Considerations.
Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
Click Access to begin the course.
Review the Educational Activity.
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.
Submit the course Evaluation.
Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Faculty Disclosures

The faculty have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 1/1/2020
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Course Objectives

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

Identify the team of subject matter experts to include during the instrument selection process

Determine six key considerations when selecting a new instrument

Describe the similarities and differences between validation and qualification

Identify the goals of each step of qualification: installation qualification, operational qualification, and performance qualification

Summarize the checklist of items that should be completed before putting a new instrument into operation

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Credit Offered:	1 CME/CMLE Credit