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Level of instruction: Intermediate
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: Erin Tretter, MBA, MLS(ASCP), is currently the Rapid Response Laboratory Supervisor at Paoli Hospital. Erin received her Master in Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology where she is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She received her BS in Medical Technology from the California University of Pennsylvania and has experience as a Generalist, including Blood Bank, Hematology, and Chemistry. Erin is currently the Blood Bank Clinical Instructor for the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and has 7 years of experience teaching immunohematology concepts and laboratory procedures to laboratory science students. She has also taught Blood Bank in the Clinical Laboratory Technician program at the Community College of Philadelphia.
The author has no conflict of interest to disclose.
Reviewer information:
Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He holds Medical Laboratory Scientist and Specialist in Hematology certifications through the ASCP Board of Certification. He was a professor at Thomas Jefferson University for seven years before transitioning into his current role as Education Developer at MediaLab by Vastian. His areas of expertise and professional passions include clinical hematology and interprofessional education.
Laurie Bjerklie, MA, MLS(ASCP)
CM is
currently a Content Developer for MediaLab and LabCE. 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
faculty positions in both MLT and MLS programs. She most recently served as the
Program Manager of Medical Laboratory Science at Saint Louis University.
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