The Biomarker Testing Stewardship Certificate program is a free program designed to equip laboratory professionals with the knowledge and skills required to excel in cancer biomarker testing stewardship.
The certificate program is free and comprised of 11 modules: 6 CORE modules and 5 ELECTIVE modules.
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Each module includes a combination of didactic content +/- case scenarios.
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A series of pre/post test questions will accompany each module to assess knowledge.
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Learners who complete 6 CORE modules + 2 ELECTIVE modules will receive a certificate.
Target Audience
The target audience for the certificate program includes laboratory professionals involved in cancer biomarker testing processes (including but not limited to, send-out testing coordinators, pathology coordinators, laboratory coordinators, laboratory assistants, and others).
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
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Elevate cancer biomarker testing outcomes for patients.
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Improve personalized cancer patient care experiences through precise, personalized diagnostics and treatment plans.
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Provide continuing professional development resources and laboratory engagement plans encapsulating real-world experiences to apply in practice.
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Ensure effective handoffs with clinical care teams and clinicians to assure streamlined cancer biomarker testing workflow facilitation.
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Enhance collaboration between multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, accurate cancer biomarker testing protocols
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Provide Continuing Education for the ASCP Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) demonstrating professional competency in biomarker testing.
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Develop a cancer biomarker testing stewardship career pathway with upward professional trajectory.
Faculty
Michelle Shiller, DO
Medical Director, Cancer Genetics, Baylor Sammons Cancer Center
Dallas, TX
Rachel Starks, MD, Ph. D
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Sioux Falls, SD
Ghazal Khan, MBA
Anatomic Pathology Manager, University of Illinois Health
Chicago, Illinois
Lynnette Pineault, MBA, SCT(ASCP)
Manager of Laboratory Operations and Genetic Counseling Services HealthPartners
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
Amanda Hanson, MS
Director, Precision Medicine
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty Disclosures
Ghazal Khan, Lynnette Pineault, and Rachel Starks have no financial relationships to disclose. All financial relationships for Michelle Shiller have been mitigated.
Credit Designation Statement
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 10 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
For questions regarding CMLE credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, option 2, in the US & Canada or internationally at access code + 3-1-312-541-4890. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CT.
Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must participate in the online activity. CMLE certificates will be provided online.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported by a sponsorship from AstraZeneca.