Please note that only Physicians (licensed MDs, DOs, or DPMs) may use 20 CME credits as a means to qualify as a laboratory director for a moderate complexity laboratory. PhDs, PAs, nurses and nurse practitioners may take these courses for CME credit, but the program will not confer qualification as a laboratory director.
If you are not a physician, you cannot qualify as lab director by taking any course, but consider registering for the Laboratory Training Program under the Laboratory Training category where the same program content is offered for P.A.C.E. credit.
The Laboratory Director CME Program allows Physicians to qualify as the director of a moderate complexity laboratory under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirement at 42 CFR 493.1405(b)(2)(ii)(B).
Physicians completing the program will earn 20 CME credits that meet CLIA requirements and quality systems standards in the areas of laboratory practice and director responsibilities. This Program contains eight online CME courses, in a flexible, self-paced format. Participants have access to the course material for one year from date of purchase, allowing it to be used as a resource after completion.
Add Training for a Lab Staff Member!
Your lab staff can also benefit from training in laboratory regulations, operations and compliance. Get a staff member enrolled in the Laboratory Training Program for $200 by selecting the Laboratory Director CME Program PLUS Staff Training for $725 in the shopping cart. You will save $90 off the regular price of $290 for the Laboratory Training Program, which provides the same content as the LD CME Program. Taking advantage of corresponding training for staff will get your lab off to a great start as a team, working together to achieve and maintain compliance while ensuring accurate and reliable laboratory testing. Use the purchase button below to see and select this option.
This CME activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of patient care, practice-based learning and systems-based practice.
The AAFP has reviewed Laboratory Director CME Program, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 10/01/2023 to 10/01/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit approval includes the following session(s):
- 2.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective Credit(s) – CLIA ’88 Requirements for the Medical Laboratory
- 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective Credit(s) – Laboratory Director Responsibilities
- 3.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective Credit(s) – Laboratory Personnel Requirements
- 3.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective Credit(s) – OSHA Requirements for the Medical Laboratory
- 1.50 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective Credit(s) – Competency Assessment
- 3.50 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective Credit(s) – Proficiency Testing
- 4.50 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective Credit(s) – Quality Control for the Laboratory
- 1.50 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective Credit(s) – Quality Assessment Basics
For all AAFP credit equivalencies and recognition, please see the AAFP Credit System website.
For the best learning experience, complete the courses in the order shown below. (the previous page provides links to the individual course descriptions)
CME: CLIA ’88 Requirements for the Medical Laboratory
CME: Laboratory Director Responsibilities
CME: Laboratory Personnel Requirements
CME: Proficiency Testing
CME: Quality Control for the Laboratory
CME: OSHA Requirements for the Medical Laboratory
CME: Quality Assessment Basics
CME: Competency Assessment