This course will help learners understand and apply the College of American Pathologists recommendations on validation of a whole slide imaging system and its use in clinical practice. Participants will learn how to design a validation study, with emphasis on logistics, number of specimens needed, and calculating concordance rates. This course also discusses when revalidation of studies is necessary. Faculty/Authors UPI CommitteeCME/CMLE Credit: 1.5 Estimated Completion Time: 1.5 hourFormat: 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:
Technical Considerations
Release Date: 12/1/2015 Review Date:Expiration Date: 4/22/2025
Understand the College of American Pathologists (CAP) recommendations for validation of WSI systems
Design a validation study with emphasis on study logistics and design, number of specimens, and concordance rate
Know when re-validation studies are necessary