Laboratory Medicine Management

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the role of laboratory medicine within the broader healthcare system and core management principles.
• 2 Understand laboratory organization, workflow design, and the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases.
• 3 Implement quality management systems including quality control, assurance, and standard operating procedures.
• 4 Apply laboratory safety protocols and navigate regulatory requirements such as CLIA and OSHA standards.
• 5 Develop skills for proper specimen collection, handling, transport, and rejection criteria.
• 6 Evaluate laboratory instrumentation and technology selection, validation, and maintenance.
• 7 Manage laboratory personnel through recruitment, training, competency assessment, and performance improvement.
• 8 Analyze financial aspects including budgeting, cost-per-test analysis, and revenue cycle management.
• 9 Utilize laboratory information systems and data management for reporting and decision support.
• 10 Explore emerging trends such as automation, point-of-care testing, and telepathology in lab management.