Keeping Current with CLIA: Clinical Laboratory Testing

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-KCCCLT

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify the purpose of CLIA and the federal agencies responsible for overseeing the administration of CLIA.
Differentiate between the classifications of laboratory tests under CLIA based on their complexity and associated personnel requirements.
Analyze the process for developing an Individualized Quality Control Plan (IQCP) and the components involved in its implementation.

Outline:
Section 1: CLIA ‘88

The Evolution of CLIA ‘88

CLIA ’88 Requirements and Guidelines

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Test Complexity and Personnel Requirements

Test Complexity Categorization

CLIA Inspection Checklist

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Quality Control

Individualized Quality Control Plan (IQCP)

Keeping Current on CLIA

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Clinical Vignette

Preparing for a CLIA Survey

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

 

Subject Matter Expert: Leonard Levin, MS, MBA, RM(NRCM), M(ASCP)

Mr. Levin obtained his BS degree in Biochemistry from Albright College, MS degree in Microbiology & Immunology from Temple University, and MBA in Finance from LaSalle University. He worked in nine hospital clinical laboratories for 38 years, including seven years as a microbiology supervisor and 28 years as a laboratory administrative director. Additionally, he worked as an assistant editor for a biology reference publication and editor-in-chief of an AIDS newsletter. He is currently a freelance scientific writer and laboratory management consultant.

Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN

Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.