From the 2020 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (February 29, 2020)
Presented by Bill Zundel and Justin Rhees
This presentation will compare and contrast how a 2+2 MLS program (Brigham Young University) and an MLT to MLS program (Weber State University) have increased their on-campus laboratory activities and implemented simulation and interprofessional educational experiences into the immunohematology laboratory curriculum to prepare their students for clinical rotations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the immunohematology laboratory procedures and processes used to prepare students from a 2+2 MLS program (BYU) and an MLT to MLS program (WSU) for their clinical rotation experiences, including: Donor screening and phlebotomy, component processing, quality control, ABO discrepancies, maternal/neonatal testing, and antibody screening and identification.
2. Describe examples of how on-campus programs can increase their immunohematology laboratory activities and implement simulation in a cost-effective manner.
3. Describe examples of how on-campus programs can increase their immunohematology laboratory activities and implement simulation in a cost-effective manner.

CE ACCREDITATION

This recorded presentation is P.A.C.E. ® accredited. The instruction level for this activity is Intermediate. One (1) P.A.C.E. ® contact hour and one and one (1) Florida credit hour in the area General will be awarded to participants. ASCLS P.A.C.E.® is accepted by the ASCP/ASCLS/AGT Board of Certification and all states, including Florida and California, as an approved provider of continuing education for recertification and licensure. ASCLS is an approved provider with CE Broker for Florida licenses.

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION

This intermediate-level program is appropriate for laboratory professionals working in clinical, public health and academic settings.