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LMUCI2203 - CME/CMLE - Moving From the Bench to a Laboratory Leadership Position: Lessons Learned
Course Description

There is always a need for quality laboratory leaders, however, many feel unprepared when they make the leap from the bench to a supervisory position and costly mistakes are often made.  This course will assist the student in preparing for common pitfalls that new and existing laboratory leaders face on a regular basis.  Specific topics that will be covered included proper delegation, effective time management skills, the difference in the supervisory role and transition tips, and the responsibility to grow new laboratory leaders. 

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:

  1. Review the Technical Considerations.
  2. Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
  3. Click Access to begin the course.
  4. Review the Educational Activity.
  5. 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.
  6. Submit the course Evaluation.
  7. 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: 5/9/2022 
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 5/9/2025 

Course Objectives
Following completion of this activity, you will be able to:
  • Assess the difference in roles that a laboratorian in a leadership role has compared to a technical specialist 

  • Incorporate effective delegation into laboratory operations 

  • Explain why time management strategies are critical for those in laboratory management roles 

  • Explain the advantages of having a career plan for employee growth 

Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Credit Offered:
1 CME/CMLE Credit
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