This CMLE-bearing activity is designed for new clinical laboratory team members or others supporting the implementation of laboratory services (with limited clinical laboratory experience). It aims to provide foundational principles and practices of operating laboratory equipment within clinical laboratories. Best practices identified in this course should be further supplemented by institutional guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Activity Agenda
Didactic education to include (but not limited to): slide presentation, audio/video, and case studies.
Target audience
New members of the clinical laboratory team or others supporting the implementation of laboratory services (with limited clinical laboratory experience)
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to
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Differentiate types of pipets commonly used in the laboratory
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Identify the volume capacity for micropipettes and serologic pipets
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Differentiate TC to TD volumetric tools in the laboratory.
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Evaluate the advantages and uses of micropipettes and serologic pipettes.
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Discuss the purpose of common laboratory balances.
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Order proper operations for weighing items on balances.
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Identify the parts of the microscope and where they lie in relation to each other
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Calculate total magnification.
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Compare the magnification strength and applications of low-power, high-power and oil immersion lens.
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Arrange the required steps in focusing the microscope to examine a slide specimen.
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Identify resources to guide maintenance and calibration procedures for their laboratory
Faculty
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Kristen Pesavento, EdD, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM MBCM |
Assistant Professor, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago |
Faculty Disclosures
Faculty disclosures are not needed for courses which only offer CMLE credit.
Credit Designation Statement
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must complete all questions in the activity.
Commercial Support
This project is supported by Cooperative Agreement number CDC-RFA-OE22-2202 (CFDA No. 93.322), funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the American Society for Clinical Pathology and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services. This project was 100% funded with federal funds to the American Society for Clinical Pathology (NU47OE000107).