This LMU course focuses on how to recognize different types risk in the laboratory and develop quality control plans to minimize them. Faculty/Authors LMU CommitteeCME/CMLE Credit: 1.5Estimated Completion Time: 1.5 hour Format: Online Educational Activity and Post ExamPhysician Competencies: Medical knowledge
Eligibility for CME/CMLE Credit: Max three attempts. You will have a maximum of three attempts to meet the following criteria:
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 1.5 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:
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Technical Considerations
Release Date: 10/8/2014 Review Date:Expiration Date: 9/30/2026
Define risk management and its application to clinical laboratory testing.
Use the CLSI EP23 document as a resource for developing a quality control plan.
Understand common sources of error in the laboratory and mechanisms to reduce risk.