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WMPI1602 - CME/CMLE- Introduction to Information Systems
Course Description

This module provides an overview of laboratory information systems (LISs), digital pathology systems, and telepathology systems. Then, the module explains how information systems are used throughout the preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic phases of pathology, as well as in laboratory administration.   

Faculty/Authors

UPI Committee

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.5 
Estimated Completion Time: 1.5 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 1.5 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:

  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 and Learning 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 Disclosure 

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 12/1/2015  
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 4/25/2025  

Course Objectives
Following completion of this activity, you will be able to:
  • Define the relevance of laboratory information systems (LISs) to pathology practice and laboratory operations 

  • Define middleware and provide examples of its use in pathology 

  • List differences between LISs and laboratory information management systems (LIMSs) 

  • Describe the current functionality of clinical pathology and anatomic pathology OISs 

  • Discuss the need for rapid integration of laboratory information 

Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Credit Offered:
1.5 CME/CMLE Credits
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