Let's Make the QA and QC More Meaningful and Effective for Your Lab
Ghazal Khan, MBA, MS, CT(ASCP) |
In this brief talk to educate participants about the importance of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in a cytopathology laboratory, I will address why it is important to have a QA plan and what measures should be part of the QA plan. In addition, the webinar will address how to implement QA measures and how to track them as well as who should participate in a QA plan and their role.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, students and other members of the cytopathology community.
Learning Objectives
- To understand importance of a Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in a cytopathology laboratory
- To learn in detail all the quality measures in cytopathology and multiple ways they can be implemented and tracked
- To pass next CAP inspection with no citation
- To prepare pathology residents and fellows for their future leading laboratory roles in the QA and QC and help them to perform better in their pathology board exams
Ghazal Khan, MBA, MS, CT(ASCP)
Chicago, Illinois
The presenter has no conflicts of interest or financial relationships to disclose.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Statement
The American Society of Cytopathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Cytopathology designates this enduring educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Pathology Maintenance of Certification (CC)
This product can help fulfill the CME requirements and Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) mandated by the American Board of Pathology Continuing Certification (CC) process. Earn up to 2.0 SAM Credit Hours.
Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE)
The ASC designates this activity for a maximum of 2.0 Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE) credit hours for non-physicians. The CMLE credit hours meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Maintenance Program. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Cytotechnologists with Licenses in Florida and California
This program is approved for 2 continuing education credits in the State of Florida and 1 in the State of California. The credit on each link is good for three years from the live presentation date.
Available Credit
- 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 California Credits
- 2.00 CMLE
- 2.00 Florida Credits
- 2.00 MOC II
- 2.00 Participant