[Live Webinar] The Framework of Laboratory Regulation: Understanding CLIA and the Accreditation Landscape

Author: Alec Saitman, PhD, DABCC (CC, TC)
Reviewer: Laurie Bjerklie, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM
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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: 1 hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE - Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety: 1 hour(s)

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Objectives

  • Describe the origins and purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and how the law has shaped modern laboratory regulation.
  • Differentiate between federal CLIA regulations and accreditation standards from agencies such as CAP, TJC, and COLA.
  • Compare how accrediting bodies interpret and enforce CLIA requirements, including similarities and unique emphases.
  • Recognize the importance of laboratory regulations and accreditation in maintaining patient safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Course Outline

  • The Framework of Laboratory Regulation: Understanding CLIA and the Accreditation Landscape
    • The Framework of Laboratory Regulation: Understanding CLIA and the Accreditation Landscape

Additional Information

Level of Instruction: Basic
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: Dr. Alec Saitman completed PhD training in total synthetic organic chemistry at the University of California, San Diego. He then went on to complete fellowship training in Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology in the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego. He is board-certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) in Clinical Chemistry and Toxicological Chemistry. Dr. Saitman is currently an Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) and serves as the director of chemistry and toxicology. His research focuses on the development of small molecule quantitation assays using mass spectrometry. His areas of interest include laboratory stewardship and laboratory informatics. He is particularly interested in establishing efficient production workflows to meet the growing testing demands in his laboratory.
The author has no conflict of interest to disclose.
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.