Lab Management and Operations

0.5 credits

This course offers 7.5 hours of traditional didactic material and 25 hours observing real world operational and management initiatives in the department of pathology. Learning outcomes are evaluated by assessing project work either in groups or independently. This course provides learning experiences in the following topics: operations, laboratory informatics, finance, education, licensure, leadership and professional development, quality systems management including inspection readiness and laboratory compliance. The following principles are also included: LEAN in the clinical pathology practice, instrument/assay validation, staff competencies and preparedness, patient safety, and compliance. Topics are presented in lecture format. Students are provided with a list of required out of class assignments and the opportunity to choose a group project from a list of management topics. This course will be located at 211 Bailey Road, West Heriette