From the 2022 Joint Annual
Meeting (recorded 6/29/2022)
Presented by Jessica
Brashear, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM and Vicki Freeman PhD,
MLS(ASCP)CM, SCCM
Healthcare is a global issue
with the laboratory an essential part. While the importance of the clinical
laboratory is well established in resource abundant countries, many are
unfamiliar with the availability of laboratory diagnostic tests in
resource-poor and developing countries, let alone the challenges of
implementing and sustaining diagnostics in these areas. This session will
highlight the importance of promoting MLS student and professional involvement
in global health education as an essential part of combating this lack of
information and awareness.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this presentation,
participants will be able to:
- Present the global health competencies and describe current global health initiatives
- Discuss the advantages and barriers to student participation
- Engage in conversation on ways to increase both faculty, professional and student participation.
CE ACCREDITATION
ASCLS is approved as a provider of continuing
education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ®
Program. One (1) P.A.C.E. ® contact hour and one (1) Florida credit hour in the
area of GEN (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 licensees.
LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION
This Intermediate-level
program is appropriate for laboratory professionals working in clinical, public
health and academic settings.