[Live Webinar] Estradiol, Women's Health, and the Clinical Laboratory
Continuing Education Credits
Objectives
- Diagram the female hypothalamic pituitary gonadal (HPG) axis.
- List the indications for estradiol therapy.
- Compare cases for which laboratory monitoring of female sex hormones improved care.
Course Outline
- Estradiol, Women's Health, and the Clinical Laboratory
- Estradiol, Women's Health, and the Clinical Laboratory
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, laboratory supervisors, and laboratory managers. This course is also appropriate for MLS and MLT students and pathology residents.
Author Information: Dina Greene, PhD, DABCC, is a Clinical Professor in the Department
of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Washington. She
serves on several committees and working groups for organizations including the
Association for Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) and the College of
American Pathologists (CAP). Dr. Greene serves as an Associate Editor for the
Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine (Oxford Press), a Section Editor of
Clinical Research for Heliyon (Cell Press), and additionally serves on the
Editorial Board for the Canadian Journal of Cardiology (Elsevier). Dr. Greene
has published over 140 scientific papers and is internationally recognized for
her work on gender inclusive laboratory medicine. Her clinical research studies
explore the application and effects of laboratory diagnostics, with an emphasis
on how social demographics impact clinical outcomes. In line with her clinical focus, Dr Greene is
passionate about designing operational strategies for more inclusive laboratory
medicine.
Reviewer Information: Laurie Bjerklie, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM, is
a Lead Education Developer. She earned a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science
from the University of North Dakota and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
from Saint Xavier University. She has over 15 years of experience in higher
education and has held program director and faculty positions in both MLT and
MLS programs.