Basic Principles and Architecture of Laboratory Information Systems Certificate Program

This certificate program is completed online, at your own pace, within ADLM’s learning platform. It must be completed within one year of the purchase date.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This is an online learning program for laboratory professionals who want to improve their knowledge of laboratory information systems and informatics for use in clinical laboratories. Learn the essentials of LIS operation and requirements, and basic informatics knowledge not received in specialized laboratory training. This certificate program was developed in cooperation with the ADLM Informatics Division.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Lab Supervisors, Lab Directors (and/or assistant directors), Lab Managers (supervisory and/or non-supervisory).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Define a lab information system, differentiate data from information, state the need for education and training regarding informatics, explain the LIS role in supporting the analytical process of laboratories, and define common architecture terms and acronyms.
• Define languages of informatics including LOINC, HL7, and SNOWMED CT and discuss the importance of standardization and the electronic health record.
• Explain how middleware fits into the other LIS used in the laboratory.
• Explain document control on local access networks and define and discuss the benefits of e-learning and data mining.
• Discuss the importance of security, explain HR145, and discuss the importance of FISMA.
• Define different types of validation, validation requirements, and the importance of document control and recording of changes to the system.
• Define a project and project management and list the steps involved in project management.
• Identify an example of IT integration, describe an EHR and its benefits, the HITECH Act and the definition of Meaningful Use (MU), identify lab standards for MU, define the importance of CPOE in patient safety, and justify the importance of laboratorian involvement in Patient Access Portal development.

COURSES & FACULTY

The program is composed of the following eight courses. Each course can be completed online in approximately 1-2 hours and contains a lecture, slides and transcripts, and a quiz.

1. Introduction to Informatics and LIS
   Eugenio Zabaleta, PhD, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield, OH
2. Languages of Informatics and LIS
   Pamela Banning, MT(ASCP) PMP(r), 3M Health Services, West Linn, OR
3. LIS and Middleware
   William Coughlin, Data Innovations, Eastlake, OH
4. ELearning, Document Control and Data Mining Methods
   Fred Hornick, MS, MLS (ASCP), Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Columbia, SC
5. Security
   Joanna Baker, MSPH, MLS (ASCP), SC (ASCP), Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Fort Jackson, SC
6. LIS Validation
   Johanna Wisniewski, MT(ASCP), Pfizer Inc., Groton, CT
7. Project Management
   Pamela Banning, MT(ASCP) PMP(r), 3M Health Services, West Linn, OR
8. LIS and the EHR: The Big Picture
   Eugenio Zabaleta, PhD, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield, OH

DISCLOSURES

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is dedicated to ensuring balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. All participating planning committee members and faculty are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. The intent of this disclosure is to provide participants with information on which they can make their own judgments. 

The following planners and faculty reported no relevant financial relationships:

• Eugenio Zabaleta, PhD
• Pamela Banning, MT(ASCP) PMP(r)
• William Coughlin
• Fred Hornick, MS, MLS (ASCP)
• Joanna Baker, MSPH, MLS (ASCP), SC (ASCP)
• Johanna Wisniewski, MT(ASCP)

CONTENT VALIDITY

All recommendations involving clinical medicine are based on evidence accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients; AND/OR all scientific research referred to or reported in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity is approved for 8.5 ACCENT^® continuing education credits. Activity ID #4148. This activity was planned in accordance with ACCENT Standards and Policies. 

SUCCESFUL COMPLETION STATMENT

Verification of Participation certificates are provided to registered participants based on completion of the activity, in its entirety, and the activity evaluation. The evaluation link will be emailed to the participants after all work within ADLM’s learning platform is complete. For questions regarding continuing education, please email [email protected].

Dedicated to the memory of Dr. James Miller.

Most Recent Program Update: 2016