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WMPI1606 - CME/CMLE - Fundamentals of Databases
Course Description

This course provides an essential grounding in databases, including the definition of a database, major characteristics of relational databases, description of typical database designs, and schemas for laboratory information systems. Participants will learn how Structured Query Language (SQL) is used in the lab, its impact on productivity, and how NoSQL databases have transformed the operation of the laboratory.  

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: 4/24/2025  

Course Objectives
Following completion of this activity, you will be able to:
  • Define database 

  • Explain how databases are used in the laboratory environment 

  • Explain how databases improve productivity across disciplines 

  • Describe the main characteristics of relational databases 

  • Describe typical database designs and schemas of laboratory information systems 

  • Explain how Structured Query Language (SQL) is used in the lab 

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