Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Advanced
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, laboratory supervisors, and laboratory managers. This course is also appropriate for MLS and MLT students and pathology residents.
Author Information: Robert E. Moore, MLS(ASCP)CMSCCM, TC(NRCC), is the lead technologist in the toxicology laboratory at Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon. His responsibilities include methods development and validation, review of QC data, instrument troubleshooting, and employee training/competency assessment. As a medical laboratory scientist, he has been a chemistry supervisor, toxicology supervisor, and laboratory director. He holds a bachelor's degree in Biology from Marshall University.
The author has no
conflict of interest to disclose.
Reviewer Information:
Kevin F. Foley, PhD, DABCC, MT, SC, is the director of clinical pathology for the Kaiser Permanente Northwest region. He also teaches clinical chemistry at Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Foley earned his PhD in clinical pharmacology and toxicology at East Carolina School of Medicine in North Carolina. He received a PhD in clinical pharmacology and toxicology from Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC. He has worked in laboratory medicine for over 15 years, starting his career as a medical technologist.
Laurie Bjerklie, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM, is
a Lead Education Developer. She earned a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science
from the University of North Dakota and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
from Saint Xavier University. She has over 15 years of experience in higher
education and has held program director and faculty positions in both MLT and
MLS programs.
