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. Any staff member registering for the Laboratory Training Program under the Laboratory Training category will be offered 20 P.A.C.E. credits.
This package includes the Laboratory Director CME Program PLUS a discounted enrollment for one lab staff member to take the Laboratory Training Program. After purchasing this “PLUS” program, email [email protected] to obtain instructions for getting your staff member enrolled in the Laboratory Training Program. Your testing person or lab manager will benefit from training in operational and regulatory compliance aspects of the laboratory, so get off to a great start as a team, working together to achieve and maintain compliance while ensuring accurate and reliable laboratory testing. The Laboratory Training Program provides 20 P.A.C.E. credits, includes the same content as the LD program you are taking, and provides great tools and resources for use in your lab.
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):
For the best learning experience, complete the courses in the order shown below. (the previous page provides links to the individual course descriptions)
- 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
This 8 course program provides a solid foundation for laboratory staff in clinical laboratories of all sizes. All courses reflect the updated CLIA requirements of 2003. The Laboratory Training Program covers the essential clinical laboratory topics for regulatory compliance, combining interactive exercises with self-paced learning activities in a flexible on-line format. Each course includes helpful tips for compliance and an extensive Resources section with references, additional resources, and forms for use. Experienced laboratorians can also benefit from this comprehensive program, enhancing their skills in clinical laboratory operations and regulatory compliance. This program, or selected individual courses, are also useful for ongoing continuing education and remedial training. These 8 courses are available together as this discounted Laboratory Training Program package (20 P.A.C.E. credits) or individually in the Laboratory Training category. All courses have been approved for P.A.C.E.® credit. For the best learning experience, complete the program by taking the courses in the order shown below.
For the best learning experience, complete the courses in the order shown below. (the previous page provides links to the individual course descriptions)
This program includes the following courses:
- 2.00 P.A.C.E CE – CLIA ’88 Requirements for the Medical Laboratory
- 1.00 P.A.C.E CE – Laboratory Director Responsibilities
- 3.00 P.A.C.E CE – Personnel Requirements
- 3.50 P.A.C.E CE – Proficiency Testing
- 4.50 P.A.C.E CE – Quality Control for the Laboratory
- 3.00 P.A.C.E CE – OSHA Requirements for the Medical Laboratory
- 1.50 P.A.C.E CE – Quality Assessment Basics
- 1.50 P.A.C.E CE – Competency Assessment
For all AAFP credit equivalencies and recognition, please see the AAFP Credit System website.