This course explores the various roles, responsibilities and expectations of Laboratory Medical Directors. You will learn what knowledge and skills are essential to be successful at leading and managing laboratory strategies, processes and teams. The course concludes with a self-assessment of your current laboratory management skills. Certificate candidates are requested to have a discussion regarding the results of the laboratory management self-assessment with their supervisor. (Optional for Laboratory Professionals. 

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 Pre-Reading Assignment.
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 CME to register credit.

Faculty Disclosures​

Technical Considerations

Release Date: January 1, 2013  
Review Date:
Expiration Date: September 19, 2026  

• Identify the role of medical leadership in the laboratory.
• Define the unique compliance and regulatory requirements of the medical laboratory.
• Review examples of leadership which emphasize the role of the Laboratory Medical Director.