laboratory course catalog

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FL: 50-2256 CA: 0001 ASCLS P.A.C.E.: 511

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Combo Courses:

24 Contact Hours FORMAT CODE: PRICE: Wt. FORMAT CODE: PRICE: Wt.

O $75.00 0 OQ $38.00 0

H $97.00 3 lbs AS $45.00 0

14 Contact Hours

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O $48.00 0 OQ $27.00 0

H $64.00 2.5 lbs AS $32.00 0

12 Contact Hours


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FORMAT OPTIONS AT A GLANCE:

COURSE MATERIAL QUIZ COMPLETION S&H NOTES PRINTED ONLINE ON PAPER ONLINE

Home Study Complete (H) ** Printed materials are black & white **

Answer Sheet Only (AS) You must have access to the course material.

Online Complete (O) Course material is in a color PDF file.

Online Quiz Only (OQ) You must have access to the course material.

Individual Courses:

Individual courses are priced according to the number of contact hours. To conserve catalog space, the most common contact hours & pricing are listed below. * Individual courses are only available in the Online Complete Format. *

FORMAT 1 hr 1.5 hrs 2 hrs 2.5 hrs 3 hrs 3.5 hrs 4 hrs 6 hrs 8 hrs

O $10 $12.50 $15 $17.50 $21 $24.50 $28 $30 $34


* Formerly called the “Unlimited Online Course Package”

Laboratory Combo-17 COURSE CODE: 24-17

Contact Hours: 24. 5 Course Levels: Basic to Intermediate Home Study Weight: 3 lbs

PART I

TITLE CATEGORY HRS

Zika Virus: Update & Overview Microbiology 1

Employee Files Mgmt/Safety 1

Patient Injuries Caused by Phlebotomy Phebotomy 2.5

Histological Stains: A Historical Review Histology 2

X and Y Chromosomes: A Basic Review Cytogenetics 1

Medical Errors in Healthcare Medical Errors 2

HIV Update on HIV / AIDS HIV Update 2

Alloantibody in Pregnant Female Immunohem. 1

PART II

TITLE CATEGORY HRS

Hyponatremia Chemistry 2

Factor XIII Review Hematology 2

Blood Component Processing, Storage, Special Prep & Labelling

Immunohem (1) Blood Bank (1)

2

Bioterrorism Microbiology 2 Genetic Testing: A Basic Review Molec. Pathology 2

SJS and TENS Serology 2

**Most Popular** Purchase as a 24.5 hour Combo - or - purchase PARTS I & II separately.

Laboratory Combo-15 COURSE CODE: 24-15

Contact Hours: 25.5 Course Levels: Basic to Advanced Home Study Weight: 3 lbs

PART I

TITLE CATEGORY HRS

Ebola Review Microbiology 4

Personal Protective Equipment Mgmt/Safety 1

Understanding the CBC – Section I Hematology 2

Medical Errors in Healthcare Med. Errors 2

Update on HIV/AIDS HIV Update 2 Mass Spectrometry in Clinical Diagnostics Chemistry 1

PART I

TITLE CATEGORY HRS

Classification& Diagnosis of Diabetes Chemistry 2

Understanding the CBC – Section II Hematology 2

Risks, Complications, & Rxn w/Transfusions Immunohem. 2 Antibiotic Resistance: Review of Current Threats Microbiology 2 RNA & DNA: A Basic Review Molec. Genetics 2

Understanding ABCs of the Immune System Serology 2

Complete By: 6/30/19 Purchase as a 25.5 hour Combo - or - purchase PARTS I & II separately.

Comprehensive Online Course Package* COURSE CODE: O-Pkg COST: $85

Contact Hours: ~146 Total Hours Course Level: Basic to Advanced Summary: This package gives online access to all indivdual courses provided by Continuing Education Unlimited. Courses MUST be completed online. Access to these courses is given for a period of 1 year from purchase date.

**Most Popular**

Courses added in June 2017.

COMPREHENSIVE COURSE PACKAGE

COMBINATION COURSES *(Non-Florida)*

Provides contact hours in the areas of HIV, Medical Errors, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Immunohem, Blood Bank, Mgmt/Supervision, Cytogenetics, and Molecular Pathology

Course access expires after 12 months for individual users.

Provides contact hours in the areas of HIV, Medical Errors, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Immunohematology,Mgmt/Supervision, and Molecular Genetics

Florida licensees: Look under the category “Florida Combo Courses” in this catalog for Florida appropriate courses, which include your Mandatory titles.


Histology Combo-17 COURSE CODE: H14-17

Contact Hours: 14 Course Levels: Basic to Intermediate Home Study Weight: 3 lbs

PART II

TITLE CATEGORY HRS

Artifacts in Histopathology Histology 2

Mohs Surgery Overview Histology 2

Microwave Assisted Tissue Prep Histology 1

IHC in Cervical Cancer IHC/Adv Histo 1 IHC in Breast Pathology IHC/Adv Histo 2

Histology of Normal Tissues Histology 3.5

Biosafe Substitutes to Xylene Histology 0.5

Histology Stains: Historical Review Histology 2

**Most Popular**

Hyponatremia COURSE CODE: C026

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: In this course, you will recall the pathophysiology of hyponatremia / List the main hyponatremic disorders and

describe each / Discuss the treatment options for hyponatremia .

Hypokalemia COURSE CODE: C027

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: In this course, you will list the disorders that cause hyperkalemia / List the different agents that can cause

hyperkalemia / Describe how to make the diagnosis of hyperkalemia / Discuss the medications used to treat hyperkalemia.

Biomarkers in Acute Myocardial Infarction COURSE CODE: C022

Contact Hours: 2 *** This course will be removed August 31, 2017 for Updating *** Course Level: Intermediate Summary: In this course, you will discuss the background of information of cardiac biomarkers, listing the features of a

good biomarker & general history / List Biomarkers of Myocardial Injury reviewed in this course and identify specifics for each marker / List the Biomarkers for Inflammatory Processes reviewed in this course and identify specifics for each marker / List the Biomarkers of Cardiac Stress reviewed in this course and identify specifics for each marker

CHEMISTRY

Provides 3 contact hours in Immunohistochemistry/ Adv. Histology and 11 contact hours in Histology.

Need additional contact hours? Try our Comprehensive Online Package which gives you 12 months of online access to all individual courses. Find the package under the “CEU Online Subscriptions.”


Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes COURSE CODE: C024

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced Summary: This course Explains what diabetes is / Lists the different classifications of diabetes and discuss the background of each type / Discusses the genetics involved in diabetes / Identifies who should be tested for diabetes / Lists the tests used to screen and diagnose diabetes / Recalls the expected results for the tests used to screen for and diagnose diabetes and what an abnormal value means.

Mass Spectrometry and its Role in Clinical Diagnostics COURSE CODE: C023

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course explains the principle of Mass Spectrometry / Interprets the term Mass Spectrometry / Identifies

common Ionization methods / Identifies common Mass Analyzers / Explains how a Quadrupole works / Differentiates between the different forms of Method of Analysis / Identifies common analytes that use Mass Spectrometry Method for analysis.

Thyroid Hormone Excess: Grave’s Disease COURSE CODE: C021

Contact Hours: 3 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: In this course, you will recall the clinical features of Grave’s disease / Recall the background of Grave’s disease

including the epidemiology and risk factors / Discuss the pathogenesis of Graves disease / Describe the pathogenic mechanisms associated with Grave’s disease / List the clinical features associated with Grave’s disease / Recall the tests available to diagnose Grave’s disease / List the treatment options available for Grave’s disease

The Steroid Hormone Cascade COURSE CODE: C018 Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course summarizes how hormones ‘work’, including their synthesis, effects, elimination and receptor sites /

Describe the role that cholesterol plays in the Steroid Hormone Pathway / List the five major Steroid Hormone Groups / Identify the different hormones associated with each of the major hormone groups / Explain the role that each hormone plays in the body / Identify the enzymes that act on each hormone to convert it into the next hormone in the cascade / Correlate a patient’s lab results to certain disease states associated with that hormone.

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Review COURSE CODE: CYG004

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: In this course you will recall a brief background of Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH) / Discuss FISH’s

role in diagnosing hematopoietic malignancies including leukemia, Multiple Myeloma and Myelodysplastic Syndrome / Discuss FISH’s role in diagnosing Non-Hematopoietic malignancies (solid tumors) including lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and Myeloma / Briefly discuss the progress in FISH methodology.

CYTOGENETICS


X and Y Chromosomes: A Basic Review COURSE CODE: CYG005

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Basic Summary: In this course you will briefly recall the background of the X Chromosome / List the health conditions related to X

Chromosome changes / Briefly recall the background of the Y Chromosome / List the health conditions related to Y Chromosome changes.

BRCA Mutations COURSE CODE: CYG003

Contact Hours: 4 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course defines common genetic terminology / Describe the function of the BRCA gene / Recall BRCA1 specific information as it relates to the gene itself / Recall BRCA2 specific information as it relates to the gene itself / Evaluate statistical information as relates to BRCA mutation carriers and their probability of certain cancers / Assess the various susceptibility models for breast cancer risk and compare their useful-ness in different patient situations / List the patient information that is assessed in the Gail model risk assessment calculator / List the specimen types that are acceptable for BRCA testing / Compare the test panels available for BRCA detection and recall when each is appropriate to use / Discuss the test performance characteristics, including specificity, sensitivity, accuracy, and limitations / List the six possible results that a patient could receive on the their report and recall the meaning of each / Interpret patient lab results / Outline all the cancer risk prevention strategies available to BRCA mutation carriers and describe how the prevention strategy would lower risk / Discuss the different alternative options and lifestyle changes available for cancer risk reduction.

Basics of Breast Cytology COURSE CODE: CY015

Contact Hours: 2.5 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: In this course you will recall the statistics of breast cancer / Describe Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)

Cytology / Discuss core biopsy, its limitations, advantages, and techniques.

Identifying Benign vs Malignant Cells COURSE CODE: CY014

Contact Hours: 3 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: In this course you will describe 3 types of effusions / Identify the significance of WBCs in effusions /

Describe the gross appearance of serous fluids / Discuss Mesothelial Cells / List the differences of benign vs malignant cellular features / Identify benign and malignant found in effusions.

Review of Normal WBCs COURSE CODE: CY013

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: In this course you will be able to list the 5 different types of WBCs / Give a brief background for each type of

WBC / Discuss the causes for increased or decreased values of each / Identify what cell line each of the five WBC types originate from.

CYTOLOGY


Nasal Cytology in Children COURSE CODE: CY012

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: In this course you will recall the background of nasal cytolofy and explain what it can be used for / List the

procedural steps for sample collection, staining, and reviewing a nasal smear / Describe the nasal cytology seen in allergic and non‐allergic rhinitis / Discuss the term “overlapped” rhinitis and possible treatment modalities / Discuss why it is desirable to perform nasal cytology in symptomatic children.

Florida Laboratory Combo-17 COURSE CODE: 24F-17

Contact Hours: 24. 5 Course Levels: Basic to Intermediate Home Study Weight: 3 lbs

PART I

TITLE CATEGORY HRS








Florida Laws & Rules FL Laws & Rules 1

PART II

TITLE CATEGORY HRS

Hyponatremia Chemistry 2

Factor XIII Review Hematology 2

Blood Component Processing, Storage, Special Prep & Labelling

Immunohem (1) Blood Bank (1)

2

Bioterrorism Microbiology 2 Genetic Testing: A Basic Review Molec. Pathology 2

SJS and TENS Serology 2

**Most Popular** Purchase as a 24.5 hour Combo - or - purchase PARTS I & II separately.

Florida Laboratory Combo-15 COURSE CODE: 24F-15


PART I

TITLE CATEGORY HRS

Ebola Review Microbiology 4

Personal Protective Equipment Mgmt/Safety 1

Understanding the CBC – Section I Hematology 2

Medical Errors in Healthcare Med. Errors 2

Update on HIV/AIDS HIV Update 2 Florida Laws & Rules FL Laws & Rules 1

PART I

TITLE CATEGORY HRS

Classification& Diagnosis of Diabetes Chemistry 2

Understanding the CBC – Section II Hematology 2

Risks, Complications, & Rxn w/Transfusions Immunohem. 2 Antibiotic Resistance: Review of Current Threats Microbiology 2 RNA & DNA: A Basic Review Molec. Genetics 2

Understanding ABCs of the Immune System Serology 2

Complete By: 6/30/19 Purchase as a 25.5 hour Combo - or - purchase PARTS I & II separately.

FLORIDA COMBO COURSES

Provides contact hours in the areas of HIV, Medical Errors, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Immunohem, Blood Bank, Mgmt/Supervision, Cytogenetics, and Molecular Pathology

Provides contact hours in the areas of HIV, Medical Errors, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Immunohematology,Mgmt/Supervision, and Molecular Genetics

Not a Florida licensee? Look under the category “Combo Courses” in this catalog for additional “Non-Florida Combos’.


Florida Histology Combo-17 COURSE CODE: H24F-17


PART I

TITLE CATEGORY HRS


Employee Fils Mgmt/Safety 1






Florida Laws & Rules FL Laws & Rules 1

PART II

TITLE CATEGORY HRS

Artifacts in Histopathology Histology 2

Mohs Surgery Overview Histology 2

Microwave Assisted Tissue Prep Histology 1

IHC in Cervical Cancer IHC/Adv Histo 1 IHC in Breast Pathology IHC/Adv Histo 2

Histology of Normal Tissues Histology 3.5

Biosafe Substitutes to Xylene Histology 0.5

**Most Popular**

** Home Study materials are printed in black and white, while online courses are color PDF documents. **

Florida Cytology Combo-17 COURSE CODE: C12F-17

Contact Hours: 12.5 Course Level: Intermediate Home Study Weight: N/A

PART I

TITLE CATEGORY HRS



Basics of Breast Cytology Cytology 2.5

Identifying Benign vs. Malignant Cells Cytology 3



Alloantibody in Pregnant Female Immunohem. 1

Florida Initial Licensure COURSE CODE: FI017

**FOR NEW FLORIDA LICENSURE APPLICANTS ONLY **

Contact Hours: 4

Course Levels: Basic

Summary: Includes the following titles: Medical Errors (2 hrs) and Update on HIV/AIDS (2 hr).


O $25.00 0 OQ $ 12.00 0

FLORIDA INITIAL LICENSURE

Provides contact hours in Medical Errors & HIV.

Due to color images, this course IS NOT available in a Home Study format.

It’s available as Online Complete or

Online Quiz Only formats.

Provides contact hours in the areas of Microbiology, Mgmt/Supervision, Cytology, HIV, Medical Errors, and FL Laws & Rules,

Provides contact hours in the areas of HIV, Medical Errors, Laws & Rules, Microbiology, Mgmt/Supervision, General, Cytogenetics, IHC / Adv. Histo, and Histology.


Florida First Renewal -- COMING SOON -- COURSE CODE: FF17

**THIS COURSE IS ONLY FOR THE FLORIDA LICENSEE’S FIRST RENEWAL**

Contact Hours: 4 Course Level: Basic Summary: Includes the following titles: Medical Errors (2 hrs) and Update on HIV/AIDS (2 hr).


O $25.00 0 OQ $ 12.00 0

Florida Mandatory Courses Package COURSE CODE: FM17

Contact Hours: 5

Course Levels: Basic to Intermediate **Covers the Florida mandatory course requirements for Florida License Renewal**

Summary: Includes: Medical Errors, HIV and the Emergence of Rapid Testing, and Florida Lab Laws & Rules.


O $30.00 0 OQ $15.00 0

Florida Laws and Rules COURSE CODE: LR17

**MANDATORY FOR FLORIDA LICENSE RENEWAL**

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Basic Summary: In this course Briefly discuss Florida Law / List the general makeup of the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

and their responsibilities / Recall the laws that govern Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel / Recall the rules that govern Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel.

FLORIDA FIRST RENEWAL

FLORIDA MANDATORY PACKAGE

Provides contact hrs in the areas of Med. Errors, HIV Update, & FL Lab Laws & Rules.

FLORIDA LAWS & RULES

Provides contact hrs in the areas of Med. Errors and HIV Update.


Florida Supervisor Upgrade 3rd Edition COURSE CODE: FSU014

Contact Hours: 25 Course Level: Intermediate Summary:


TEXT with OQ $115.00 + SH 2 OQ $38.00 0

TEXT with AS $115.00 + SH 2 AS $45.00 0

Histology Supervisor Upgrade 3rd Edition COURSE CODE: HFSU014

Contact Hours: 48 Course Level: Intermediate Summary:


TEXT with OQ $155.00 + SH 2 OQ $65.00 0

TEXT with AS $155.00 + SH 2 AS $72.00 0

Factor XIII Review COURSE CODE: H023

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course Describe primary and secondary hemostasis / Recall details of the coagulation cascade / List the

coagulation factors in the Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and Common Pathways / Describe the coagulation tests PT and aPTT, discussing what they test for / Recall the history, structure, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical features of Factor XIII / List the laboratory tests available to test for Factor XIII / Discuss the Factor XIII Case Study and associated discussion points.

Overview of Pediatric Hematology COURSE CODE: H026

Contact Hours: 1.5 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course Recall the changing sites of hematopoiesis in the developing human and relevant progenitor cells and

growth hormones involved / Recognize the clinical laboratory findings and clinical presentations of select pediatric anemias.

HEMATOLOGY

FLORIDA SUPERVISOR UPGRADE

**This course code is ONLY for getting licensed as a Florida Supervisor ** - - Both Upgrade AND Initial Licensure - -

**This course code is ONLY for getting licensed as a Florida Supervisor ** - - Both Upgrade AND Initial Licensure - -

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Understanding Hemostasis and Coagulation Testing COURSE CODE: H025

Contact Hours: 1.5 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course Summarize the process of blood coagulation, from primary coagulation through secondary

coagulation and fibrinolysis / Apply knowledge of hemostasis physiology to understand the principle behind common laboratory coagulation assays / Distinguish between laboratory coagulation assays to determine their appropriateness in monitoring various anticoagulant medications used in the medical management of patients / Discuss the major natural inhibitor pathways of coagulation initiation / Diagnose basic disorders of hemostasis given commonly used laboratory assay values.

Case Studies in Hematology COURSE CODE: H021

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course recalls the signs, symptoms, and clinical presentation of each case study and what hematology

parameters each affected / Discuss the different diseases presented and recall how they affected the different hematology parameters / Correlate carious abnormal hematology values observed in the lab to disease states that may cause them..

Myelodysplastic Syndrome COURSE CODE: H022

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Explain the Epidemiology of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) / Recall the Signs and Symptoms

of MDS / Recall the Pathological Findings found in MDS / Discuss the laboratory findings in the Peripheral Blood in patients with MDS / Discuss the laboratory findings in the Bone Marrow in patients with MDS / List the treatment options available for patients with MDS / Recall the prognosis for patients with MDS.

Stem Cell Basics COURSE CODE: H019

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Define a Stem Cell / Recall the properties unique to all Stem Cells / Discuss what an

Embryonic Stem Cell is; recall their stages, properties, and tests used to identify them / Discuss what an Adult Stem Cell is; recall where they’re found and the tests used to identify them / List the similarities between Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells / Define what an induced Pluripotent Stem Cell is / Define glossary terms associated with Stem Cells.

Understanding Components of the CBC COURSE CODE: H020

Contact Hours: 4 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course Recalls the composition of Human Blood, discussing the liquid and cellular portions / List each

component of a Complete Blood Count (CBC) and how the test is performed / State the normal values for a total red blood cell count (RBC), listing the causes for increased or decreased values / List the RBC indicies included in a CBC and recall the causes of increased and decreased values of each State the normal values for a total white blood cell count (WBC), listing the causes for increased or decreased values / List the five different types of WBCs and discuss the reasons for increased or decreased values of each / State the normal values for Platelets, listing the causes for increased or decreased values / Discuss automated and manual differentials.


Artifacts in Histopathology: A Potential Case of Misinterpretation COURSE CODE: HI035 Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Identify the different types of artifacts encountered in Histology specimens / Discuss pre-fixation

artifacts, from tattoo pigment, surgery, and contamination / Discuss artifacts encountered in specimen processing, including from fixation, processing, cutting, staining, mounting, and microscopy.

Histology of Normal Tissues COURSE CODE: HI041 Contact Hours: 3.5 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Recall the background of histology / Describe and discuss epithelial tissue / Describe and discuss

connective tissue / Describe and discuss muscle tissue / Describe and discuss nervous tissue and the nervous system.

Histology Stains: A Historical Review COURSE CODE: HI036 Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Discuss the specific aspects of Histopathology, including staining, fixation, and gross & microscopic

review / List some advanced histological stains / List the international regulating bodies for the control and standardization of biological staining methods / Recall the history of staining techniques / List some of the stains that have been used in both past and present staining / List staining procedures that were developed more recently.

Immunohistochemistry of Breast Pathology COURSE CODE: HI040 Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Recall the background of immunohistochemistry (IHC) in breast pathology / Recall the steps involved

in IHC of the breast / Discuss quality control in IHC / Discuss prognostic and predictive roles of ER, PR, and Her-2 neu / Recall the technical aspects in preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic testing.

Immunohistochemistry of Cervical Cancer COURSE CODE: HI039 Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Recall the background of cervical cancer / Identify the Precursor Lesions of Squamous Cell

Carcinoma / Discuss how IHC can identify Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma / Identify the markers linked to tumor metastasis / Discuss markers that may predict response to chemotherapy.

Microwave Assisted Tissue Pathology COURSE CODE: HI038 Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Recall the background of Microwave application in histology / Discuss the various applications of

microwave use for: Tissue Fixation, Fixation of Cultured Cells, Decalcification, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Antigen Retrieval, Fatty Tissues, Cryosectioning, and Special Staining.

HISTOLOGY

This course provides 1 hr in IHC / Advanced Histology

This course provides 2 hrs in IHC / Advanced Histology


Mohs Surgery Overview COURSE CODE: HI037 Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Recall the history of Mohs / Discuss the Mohs procedure, including the team, different sectioning

techniques, and performing Mohs while on anticoagulants / Recall the cure rates associated with Mohs.

Ancillary Techniques in theHistopathologic Diagnosis of SIL & GIL COURSE CODE: HI035 Contact Hours: 3 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Briefly discuss Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) induced cervical cancer and the microscopic alterations

it causes / Discuss the precursor lesions of cervical carcinoma, including squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma / Discuss the role HPV plays in carcinogenesis, as well as, the actions between oncoproteins and their cellular target proteins / List the various immunohistochemical stains used in the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial lesions / Discuss the detection of HPV through In Situ Hybridization (ISH).

Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Melanoma COURSE CODE: HI023 Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Recall what a common mole is and what it looks like / Describe what a dysplastic nevus is, what it

looks like and recall if it can turn into melanoma / Recall what melanoma is and how it is diagnosed / Describe the differences between common moles, dysplastic nevi, and melanoma.

Electron Microscopy of Liver Biopsies COURSE CODE: HI029 Contact Hours: 4 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will List the areas of the body where immune cells are located / Describe the three different types

(features) of an immune response / List the different cells of the immune system and recall the function of each / Recall what immune tolerance is / List the major disorders of the immune system, giving examples of each.

Estrogen and Cancer: Understanding Estrogen Receptors COURSE CODE: HI033 Contact Hours: 1.5 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Define what estrogens are and what tissues they target / Explain estrogen receptors and how they

trigger gene activation / Recall estrogen’s effects on cell changes and cell proliferation / Discuss how estrogen can trigger cancer / Explain how anti-estrogens and SERMS work.

Histological Changes of the Placenta in Diabetes COURSE CODE: HI030 Contact Hours: 1.5 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Describe the placenta recalling its normal pathology / Describe the method of placental tissue

preparation and the various stains used for review and comparison / Discuss the differences seen between the diabetic and normal placenta tissue / Recall different staining patterns for each type of special stain used for review / Recall the histopathological differences between the diabetic and normal placenta tissue.

Immunohistochemistry for Chronic Hepatitis Diagnosis COURSE CODE: HI031 Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will List the areas of the body where immune cells are located / Describe the three different types

(features) of an immune response / List the different cells of the immune system and recall the function of each / Recall what immune tolerance is / List the major disorders of the immune system, giving examples of each.

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Pathology of Breast Diseases COURSE CODE: HI025 Contact Hours: 3 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Discuss the impact that histopathology plays in patient treatment / Compare the different types of

tissue collection methods / Explain the different ‘chemical testing’ that can be done on breast biopsies, such as, estrogen and progesterone receptor and HER2 status / Compare and contrast the nine benign breast lesions listed in the article / Discuss breast neoplasms, such as, fibroadenoma / Recall the basics of breast cancer / Compare and contrast the 20 different types of breast cancer discussed in this article.

Principles of Liver Biopsy COURSE CODE: HI027 Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Compare and contrast the different types of liver biopsy / List the testing and other factors that should

be considered before a biopsy is performed / List disease states under which a biopsy may be performed and explain what information would be obtained for each disease / Recall what blood testing should be performed within 24 hours of the liver biopsy / Explain how the patient is prepared for the biopsy.

The Autopsy: Pathology of a Sepsis Related Death COURSE CODE: HI026 Contact Hours: 3 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Define the clinical case definitions for various septic diagnoses & recall the prevalence of each type of

infection / List the various microbiological sampling methods used for autopsy tissues / List the various disease states that can simulate septic shock / Compare and contrast the gross and histopathological lesions of various organs as a result of sepsis / Discuss the hematological and thrombotic syndromes associated with sepsis / Discuss treatment options for sepsis and their histological effects on various tissues.

Understanding Angiogenesis COURSE CODE: HI032 Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: Define metastasis, angiogenesis, and tumor angiogenesis and describe how they occur in relation to cancer / Recall

where angiogenesis occurs normally in the body / Describe how angiogenesis is regulated and how it affects tumor growth / List the molecules and proteins that can activate angiogenesis / List the proteins that inhibit angiogenesis / Discuss drugs that block angiogenesis.

Unusual Cancers of Childhood – PART I COURSE CODE: HI022 Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Analyze the basic statistics associated with various childhood cancers / List the various types of

childhood head and neck cancers / Recall the risk factors, histology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, staging, prognosis, and treatment associated with childhood Nasopharygeal carcinomas / Discuss childhood Esthesioneuroblastomas / Recall the histology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of various Thyroid tumors / Recall the histology and treatment of childhood Oral cancers / Recall the histology and treatment of childhood Salivary Gland tumors / Discuss ildhood Sialoblastomas, Laryngeal cancers and Papillomatosis, and Midline Tract Carcinoma involving the NUT gene.

Unusual Cancers of Childhood – PART II COURSE CODE: HI024 Contact Hours: 4 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will List the various types of childhood Thoracic cancers / Discuss the details, types, and statistics of

childhood tumors/cancers including Breast, Lung, Bronchial, Pleuropulmonary, Thymomas, and Mesothelioma / List the various types of Abdominal tumors / Recall the incidence, risk factors, histology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of carcinoma of the Adrenal Cortex, Colorectal, and GIST tumors / List the various types of Genital & Urinary tumors and their statistical incidence / List the various other types of rare cancers seen in childhood including MEN, Pheochromocytoma, and Melanoma, then discuss the incidence, clinical features and presentation, genetic predisposition, diagnosis, and treatment of each.


Histologic Preparations: Common Problems & Their Solutions COURSE CODE: SU013

Contact Hours: 12 Course Level: Intermediate

Summary: Histologic Preparations is a reference text as well as a teaching tool. Some of the topics covered are fixation and processing; microtomy; frozen sections; H&E and Gram stains; mycobacteria, H pylori, spirochetes, and fungi; and trichrome, reticulin, elastin, basement membrane, mucin, amyloid, and immunohistochemical stains.

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Elsevier’s Integrated Histology COURSE CODE: HI018

Contact Hours: 20 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This is a basic text that covers tissue types in the different body systems. There are many tables and color photos throughout in addition to case-based review questions at the end of each chapter. This book is great as a review text as well as for those that are new to the field. FORMAT CODE: PRICE: Wt.

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Update on HIV/AIDS COURSE CODE: HIV17

Contact Hours: 2 **This course meets the mandatory requirement for Florida license renewals** Course Level: Basic Summary: The course will Recall a brief background on HIV/AIDS / Briefly explain what HIV and AIDS are / Explain how HIV

causes AIDS / Describe the biology of HIV, including its structure, replication cycle, etc. / List the risk factors for HIV / List the symptoms associated with HIV infection / Briefly discuss testing for HIV and the available test methodologies / List the classes of drugs available to treat HIV / Briefly discuss the prevention of HIV infection.

Alloantibody Causing Blood Type Conflict in Pregnant Female COURSE CODE: IH018

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Discuss the process of determining the ABO/Rh of the patient in this case study / Recall the

process of performing antibody detection on the patient in this case study / Interpret the results for the patient in this case study.

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Blood Component Processing, Storage, Special Prep & Labelling COURSE CODE: IH015

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: State the benefits of component therapy versus administration of whole blood / List various

anticoagulant/preservative solutions commonly in use today and the respective shelf life of the red cell products collected therein / Describe the features of the standard collection bag configuration that maximizes component preparation and shelf l ife / Discuss how differential centrifugation is applied to the preparation of blood components / Briefly describe the methods of preparation and characteristics of various blood components, including storage requirements and shelf life/expiration date / Discuss the biochemical changes that occur during storage of various blood components / Describe the AABB requirements, including quality control regulations, for refrigeration, freezer, and room temperature storage equipment for various blood components / Define the minimum labeling requirements of blood components / Briefly describe the method and reasons for irradiation of blood components to include change in expiration date, if applicable / Briefly describe special component processing or treatment methods that may be needed, based on special requirements of the recipient / Briefly describe various plasma derivative products available for clinical use.

Blood Safety COURSE CODE: IH015

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will identify the role each of the public agencies play in blood safety / List the documents that are

used to screen blood donors and explain how they are used / List the adverse reactions that can happen during or after a blood transfusion / List the different infectious organisms that can affect the blood supply safety / List the tests that the FDA states are mandatory to run when screening donor blood units / Compare the tests available for identifying infectious disease agents in donor blood.

Risks, Complications, & Reactions Associated with Transfusions COURSE CODE: IH016

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will identify the role each of the public agencies play in blood safety / List the documents that are

used to screen blood donors and explain how they are used / List the adverse reactions that can happen during or after a blood transfusion / List the different infectious organisms that can affect the blood supply safety / List the tests that the FDA states are mandatory to run when screening donor blood units / Compare the tests available for identifying infectious disease agents in donor blood.

Biological Safety Cabinets COURSE CODE: SU020

Contact Hours: 4 Course Level: Basic Summary: This course discusses the purpose of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) / Discuss the functionality of HEPA

filters / Identify the mechanical and biological differences of Class I, Class II, and Class III biosafety cabinets / List some of the general rules used to ensure safety when working with a BSC / Discuss the maintenance and engineering requirements for the biosafety cabinets / Identify the steps necessary to certify the biosafety cabinets.

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Bloodborne Pathogens Standard COURSE CODE: SU017

Contact Hours: 6 *** This course will be removed September 30, 2017 for Updating *** Course Level: Basic Summary: This course gives an in depth look at the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. In addition to reviewing each section

of the Standard in depth, certain Inspection Guidelines and Citation Guidelines are also pointed out, helping to understand circumstances that would be considered a “citable offense”.


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Personal Protective Equipment COURSE CODE: SU018

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Basic Summary: This course will recall the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including the proper donning

and removal sequence. / List the different types of gloves available and describe the limitations for each type. / List the different types of outerwear available and describe the limitations for each type. / List the different types of respiratory protection available and describe the limitations for each type.

Assay Validations: Make Sure You Do It Right The First Time COURSE CODE: SU023

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to List necessary steps to validate a new assay / Describe the different

types of method systematic error / Apply total allowable error to assay validation studies / Differentiate between Limit of Detection and Limit of Quantification / Describe the different ways a reference range can be determined and validated.

Employee Files: Don’t Get Lost in the Paperwork COURSE CODE: SU019

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to Identify the pre- and post-hire education that must be documented on

each laboratory employee / Describe annual education requirements for laboratory staff / Describe competency assessment requirements and their frequency / Specify items that need to be documented for employee disciplinary action.

Basic Quality Control Review COURSE CODE: SU019

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to List the components of a good quality system / Recall the purpose of

Quality Assurance (QA) and list the factors that QA monitors / Define Quality Control (QC) / Discuss quality control material including what they are made from, what types there are, and the basic rules to follow when testing them / List the CLIA policy requirements for a good QC Program / Compare and contrast random and systematic errors / Define how mean and standard deviation are used in quality control / Plot quality control on a Levey-Jennings Chart /Interpret quality control results using the Westgard Rules.

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Medical Errors Prevention COURSE CODE: ME17

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Basic Summary: This course recalls the calculated number of deaths due to medical errors / Discusses regulatory timelines associated with prevention of medical errors / Lists reasons that medical errors occur / Explains Root Cause Analysis and it’s importance in adverse events / Discusses methods for prevention of medical errors / Explains the costs involved when medical errors occur.

Bioterrorism: A Worldwide Threat COURSE CODE: M025

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to Recall the average number of antibiotic-resistant infections annually

estimated in the U.S. / Describe how antibiotic resistance happens and how it is spread / List the three antibiotic resistant threat levels and describe what each means / Identify the bacteria listed in the Urgent category and recall the antibiotics they are resistant to / Identify the bacteria listed in the Serious category and recall the antibiotics they are resistant to / Identify the bacteria listed in the Concerning category and the antibiotics they are resistant to.

Nocardiosis: Clinical and Pathological Aspects COURSE CODE: M026

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to Recall the Taxonomy and Epidemiology of Nocardia / Describe the

Microbiological profile of Nocardia / Discuss the clinical features of Nocardia / Briefly recall the clinical features of Nocardia in immunocompent patients / List the treatment options available for treating Nocardia.

Zika Virus: Update and Overview COURSE CODE: M024

Contact Hours: 1 Course Level: Basic Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to Describe where Zika virus was first discovered / Demonstrate

knowledge of other viruses in the family to which Zika virus belongs / Recognize species of mosquitoes that vector Zika virus in the continental U.S.A. / Elaborate upon how Zika virus can and cannot be transmitted / Describe the pathology caused by Zika virus in the fetus and newborn / Detail the common pathology exerted by Zika virus in the adult patient / Define the more severe pathologic manifestations of Zika virus in adults / Specify whether molecular testing is available yet for Zika virus / State which Zika diagnostic test should be performed on patients within the first 2 weeks after the onset of symptoms / Expand upon the role of the Trioplex assay for Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue viruses in the current Zika crisis / Explain where you would send an equivocally positive (+/-) Zika specimen for further testing / Show that you have learned the most authoritative source of safety information with regard to Zika virus, pregnancy, and travel into the “Zika zone”..

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Antibiotic Resistance: A Review of the Current Threats COURSE CODE: M023

Contact Hours: 2.5 Course Level: Basic Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to Recall the average number of antibiotic-resistant infections annually

estimated in the U.S. / Describe how antibiotic resistance happens and how it is spread / List the three antibiotic resistant threat levels and describe what each means / Identify the bacteria listed in the Urgent category and recall the antibiotics they are resistant to / Identify the bacteria listed in the Serious category and recall the antibiotics they are resistant to / Identify the bacteria listed in the Concerning category and the antibiotics they are resistant to.

Ebola Review for the Laboratory COURSE CODE: M021

Contact Hours: 4 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to Recall the background and history of Filoviruses, namely Ebola /

Describe how Ebola causes disease / Recall how Ebola is transmitted / List the signs and symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease / Recall the new PPE guidelines for Ebola care / Discuss expectations for routine laboratory testing on Ebola patients / Recall various safety considerations that affect the laboratory when caring for Ebola patients / List the types of Ebola testing available / Describe and perform the appropriate procedure for shipping an Ebola specimen / Recall the guidelines for Ebola waste management and disinfection.

People, Pets, and Zoonoses COURSE CODE: M018

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will identify the term “Zoonose” / Recall basic information about zoonoses, including how many have

been described, who’s at risk, and prevention strategies / List the zoonotic diseases that each type of animal can carry / Recall general information about the most common “Bacterial Zoonoses”, including common pet hosts, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies / Recall general information about the most common “Fungal Zoonoses”, including common pet hosts, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies / Recall general information about the most common “Viral Zoonoses”, including common pet hosts, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies / Recall general information about the most common “Parasitic Zoonoses”, including common pet hosts, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.

Sexually Transmitted Infections: An Overview COURSE CODE: M019

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course will Identify the infectious agents that cause Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) / Recall the

significance of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and the adverse outcomes that they cause / List the organisms capable of causing Genital Ulcers and Warts, describing the signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatments / List the organisms capable of causing Urethritis, describing the diagnosis, and treatment / List the organisms capable of causing Cervicitis, describing the signs, diagnosis, and treatment. / Recall the agents and describe the diagnosis and treatment for Trichomonas and Vulvovaginal Candida ./ Briefly discuss the causative STI agents for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Epididymitis, and Proctitis / List several ways to prevent STIs from occurring.

Genetic Testing: A Basic Review COURSE CODE: MP010

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Basic Summary: After completing this course you will be able to list the different types of Genetic Testing / Define Informed

Consent / Describe what “Direct to Consumer” testing is / Discuss what various genetic test results may mean / Discuss the benefits of Genetic Testing / Define Genetic Discrimination / Recall whether genes can be patented / Explain Genetic Ancestry Testing.

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RNA & DNA: A Basic Review COURSE CODE: MP009

Contact Hours: 2.5 Course Level: Basic Summary: After completing this course you will be able to Describe the structure of DNA and recall how it replicates itself /

Describe the processes of meiosis, transcription, and translation / Describe the structure of ribosomes and recall what they do / Describe what a DNA microarray is and what it can do / List the differences between RNA and DNA / Define the terms microRNA, RNA interference, gene expression, chromatin, and imprinting / Define what a telomere is and what its function is / Describe what mitochondrial DNA is and where it comes from.

What is a Genome? COURSE CODE: MP008

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Basic Summary: This course Recalls the physical structure of the Human Genome / Describe the step by step process that takes

genes and turns them into proteins / Discuss human genes and their process of switching, transcription, and transmission / Recall the various mechanisms of genetic variation and heredity.

Blood Composition: Review of Cellular Components COURSE CODE: PH007

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to list patient identification procedures / Discuss the order of draw

and its significance / Describe the proper technique for blood culture collection / Discuss venipuncture collection, equipment used, selecting a draw site, and specimens with special requirments / List the steps for capillary blood collection, select the proper sites to use, and discuss the helpful tips for capillary puncture.

Patient Injuries Caused by Phlebotomy COURSE CODE: PH005

Contact Hours: 2.5 Course Level: Basic Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to discuss why phlebotomy injuries occur / Describe the injuries that

can be caused by tourniquet application / Explain what a hematoma is and how it is caused / Describe what compartment syndrome is and the complications it can cause / Explain what phlebitis and thrombophlebitis are and describe the symptoms / Recall the signs and symptoms of nerve injury and list ways to prevent it from happening / List the sites that should be avoided when performing a venipuncture / Describe injuries that can be caused by tape removal and who is normally affected.

Preanalytical Errors in Specimen Collection COURSE CODE: PH004

Contact Hours: 3.5 Course Level: Basic Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to understand the three different types of laboratory errors that can

occur / Discuss the laboratory’s role in quality specimen collection / List the different types of preanalytical errors that can occur in specimen collection.

Specimen Collection: A Basic Review COURSE CODE: PH003

Contact Hours: 2.5 Course Level: Basic Summary: At the end of this course you will be able to list patient identification procedures / Discuss the order of draw

and its significance / Describe the proper technique for blood culture collection / Discuss venipuncture collection, equipment used, selecting a draw site, and specimens with special requirments / List the steps for capillary blood collection, select the proper sites to use, and discuss the helpful tips for capillary puncture.

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TENS & Steven’s Johnson Syndrome COURSE CODE: S018

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course Gives a brief background on TENS and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) / Recall the epidemiology

of TENS and SJS / List the clinical features of TENS and SJS, recalling the acute and late phase sequelae / Describe the etiology and pathogenesis of TENS and SJS, including genetic susceptibility, drugs, and diagnosis / List the management and therapy options for treating TENS and SJS, during both the acute stage and the sequelae / Recall the prognosis for TENS and SJS

Hepatitis B: Immunity and Vaccines COURSE CODE: S020

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course discusses the background, clinical features, and complications of Hepatitis B Virus / Identify

appropriate laboratory tests for both pre and post-vaccine testing / Discuss the epidemiology of Hepatitis B virus / Recall the

secular trends for Hepatitis B virus that exist in the United States / List general characteristics of the Hepatitis B vaccines / Discuss the immunogenicity and vaccine effectiveness among the different age groups / Recall the vaccine schedule and effectiveness among the different age groups / Discuss post-vaccination blood testing and its appropriateness in different scenarios / Discuss treatment options for post-exposure management / List contraindications and adverse reactions as they relate to the Hepatitis B vaccine series.

Introduction to Basic Immunology COURSE CODE: S021

Contact Hours: 2 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course identifies the organs that are part of the Lymphoid System and recall their function / Recall the

details of the Innate Immunity and discuss the different cells involved / Recall the details of Adaptive Immunity and how T

cells and B cells function during the immune process / Discuss the differences between antibody‐mediated vs. cell‐mediated

immunity / Describe Passive vs. Active immunization / Recall the disorders of a malfunctioning immune system, including hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency.

Immune Principles of vaccination COURSE CODE: S022

Contact Hours: 1.5 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: This course recalls what Passive Immunity is and give examples / Recall what Active Immunity is and give

examples / Recall what a Live Attenuated vaccine is, describe the immune response to this type of vaccine, and list what Live

Attenuated vaccines are available / Recall what an Inactivated vaccine is, describe the immune response to this type of

vaccine, and list what Inactivated vaccines are available / Recall what a Polysaccharide vaccine is, describe the immune

response to this type of vaccine, and list what Polysaccharide vaccines are available / Descibe how a Recombinant vaccine is made and list the types of Recombinant vaccines available.

Understanding the ABCs of the Immune System COURSE CODE: S024

Contact Hours: 2.5 Course Level: Intermediate Summary: After this course you will be able to list the areas of the body where immune cells are located / Describe the

three different types (features) of an immune respons / List the different cells of the immune system and recall the function of each / Recall what immune tolerance is / List the major disorders of the immune system, giving examples of each.

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