RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A Professional Development Model for Medical Laboratory Scientists Working in the Core Laboratory
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP 67
OP 73
DO 10.29074/ascls.25.2.67
VO 25
IS 2
A1 Ali, Faheem A.
A1 Pulido, Lila A.
A1 Garza, Melinda N.
A1 Amerson, Megan H.
A1 Greenhill, Brandy
A1 Brown, Krystyna N.
A1 Lim, Shari K.
A1 Manyam, Venkatesara R.
A1 Nguyen, Hannah N.
A1 Prudhomme, Carrie C.
A1 Regan, Laura E.
A1 Sims, Willie R.
A1 Umeh, Afamefuna U.
A1 Williams, Rosemary
A1 Tillman, Patricia K.
A1 Hu, Peter C.
YR 2012
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/25/2/67.abstract
AB The Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has implemented a professional development model designed to further the education, expertise, and experiences of medical laboratory scientists in the core laboratory. The professional development model (PDM) has four competency levels: Discovery, Application, Maturation and Expert. All levels require the medical laboratory scientist to learn new skill sets, complete task and projects, and meet continuing education and certification requirements. Each level encourages personal development, recognizes increased competencies, and sets high standards for all services provided. Upon completion of a level within a given timeframe, the medical laboratory scientist receives a salary adjustment based on the competency level completed.ABBREVIATIONS: PDM - professional development model; CAP - College of American Pathologists; LIS - laboratory information system; ESR - erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CE - continuing education; CSF - cerebrospinal fluid; hCG - human chorionic gonadotrophin; H&H - hemoglobin and hematocrit; QA - quality assurance; PI - performance improvement; and QC - quality control.