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FUNDAMENTALS OF MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM |
Available for sale: January 1, 2013
Sold Until: December 31, 2013
Program Access Available: January 1, 2013-July 15, 2014
The AACC Molecular Pathology Division created this certificate program to present the essentials of molecular pathology. The program is composed of nine courses, listed below, which can be completed online in 1-4 hours each. Each course contains a lecture, slides and transcripts, and a quiz, and some include additional readings. There are opportunities for interaction with faculty and other participants using the certificate program discussion board.
- Introduction to Molecular Pathology
- Techniques I
- Techniques II
- Genetics
- Infectious Diseases
- Hematopathology
- Solid tumors
- Pharmacogenetics
- Lab Practices
You can earn 13 ACCENT® continuing education credits for completing the entire program. To receive credits and the certificate, you must successfully complete all nine courses before the program end date.
Certificates are awarded online upon successful completion of the program. Graduates are recognized at the AACC Annual Meeting and are listed on a register located on the certificate program web page and the Molecular Pathology Division web site.
Developed with all levels of laboratory professionals in mind, the content of this program is at the basic to intermediate level and will provide participants with opportunities to increase their knowledge of molecular pathology.
This program was developed to provide laboratorians with an understanding of nine different areas of study within molecular pathology.
After completing this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe DNA structure, RNA structure, and mutations
- Discuss the differences in amplification methods
- Explain the different modes of inheritance
- Discuss different types of molecular testing
- Understand the importance of quality control, quality assurance, and development and validation of assays
The expert faculty are experienced educators who have extensive knowledge of molecular pathology and diagnostics. The following individuals developed the Fundamentals of Molecular Pathology Certificate Program and contributed to content in this course:
- John Greg Howe, PhD, DABCC, Faculty Chair
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
- Linnea Baudhuin, PhD
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Helen Fernandes, PhD, DABCC
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
- Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
- Neal Lindeman, MD, DABCC
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
- Steven Wong, PhD, DABCC, FACB
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
- Alan Wu, PhD, DABCC
University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
- Jerry Yeo, PhD, DABCC, FACB
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Barbara Zehnbauer, PhD
Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA
This course is sponsored by the AACC Management Sciences and Patient Safety Division.
Open Enrollment: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Program Access Available: January 1, 2013-July 15, 2014
- 13 ACCENT® continuing education credits
- Nine online courses in the program
- Fee: $275 AACC Member/$550 Non-member
- Course Number: 7739
- If you purchase the program over the telephone, the online access information will be emailed within 1 week of enrollment. If you purchase the program online, the login information will be on your confirmation page. If you have not received your access information, please contact AACC Customer Service.
- If you purchase the program via mail or fax, please allow 2 weeks for processing.
- Participants can begin their course work on January 1, 2013, but it is not available prior to that.
ACCENT® credit will be offered. 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.