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BASIC PRINCIPLES AND ARCHITECTURE OF LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

PROGRAM FORMAT

The Basic Principles and Architecture of Laboratory Information Systems certificate program is an online learning program for laboratory professionals who want to improve their knowledge of laboratory information systems. The program is composed of eight courses, which can be completed online in 1-4 hours each.  Each course contains a lecture, required reading, and quiz, and may include resource materials.  There are opportunities for interaction with faculty and other participants using a LinkedIn Discussion board. You can earn continuing education units for completing the entire program.

To receive the Basic Principles and Architecture of Laboratory Information Systems certificate, you must successfully complete all eight courses and the comprehensive final exam before the program end date.

Certificates for the Basic Principles and Architecture of Laboratory Information Systems program are awarded monthly and graduates are recognized at the AACC Annual Meeting. In addition, graduates of the program are listed on a register located on the Laboratory Information Systems and Medical Informatics Division web site.

The following individuals developed the Basic Principles and Architecture of Laboratory Information Systems Certificate Program and contributed to content in this course:

  • Joanna Baker, MSPH, MLS (ASCP), SC (ASCP), Faculty Chair

           Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Fort Jackson, SC

  • Pam Banning, MLS(ASCP) cm, PMP(r)

              3M Health Information Systems, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Fred Hornick, MS, MLS (ASCP)

             Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Fort Jackson, SC

  • Bill Coughlin

Data Innovations Inc,  South Burlington, VT

  • Joseph Hornick, AS (IT)

            Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Fort Jackson, SC

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

 

 Available for sale: January 1, 2012
Sold Until: December 31, 2012
Program Access Available: January 1, 2012 - July 15, 2013

  • Eight online courses
  • Fee: $225.00 AACC Member/$450 Non-member
  • Course Number: 6815
  • If you purchase the program over the telephone, the online access information will be emailed within 1 week of enrollment.  If you have not received your access information, please contact AACC Customer Service.
  • If you purchase the program online, the login information will be on your confirmation page.
  • If you purchase the program via mail or fax, please allow 2 weeks for processing.
  • Participants can begin their course work on January 1, 2012, but it is not available prior to that date.

 

ACCREDITATION

Category 1 ACCENT® credit will be offered for each course. AACC is an approved provider of continuing education for clinical laboratory scientists in the states of California, Florida, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

 

 

This course is sponsored by the AACC Laboratory Information Systems and Medical Informatics Division.

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