Date of Award

5-2025

Document Type

Capstone

Degree Name

Masters of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MS)

Department

Medical Laboratory Science

Abstract

As a pinnacle of clinical support services, the laboratory department plays a crucial role in diagnostic medicine. Given the highly technical and regulated nature of clinical laboratories, training, education and competency are important. Meta analysis was conducted to review several important aspects of a quality training program. These aspects include barriers to effective training and competency programs, laboratory regulatory requirements, current processes for clinical training, continuing education and good laboratory practices. Research into these aspects will help learn how to improve the overall initial training and competency for new laboratory professionals. There is a need to reduce patient safety errors and provide quality patient care for every patient and every sample. Competency assessment and continuing education must be embedded into the normal operating routine to ensure compliance and standardization of all processes and reduce clinical errors. Clinical excellence does not reside only within the laboratory walls, and therefore interdepartmental collaboration is important to ensure all stakeholders are involved. As the volume of laboratory samples increases and the staffing levels decreasing having a stronger competency and training program is essential. Laboratory quality assurance managers must continuously work to develop, implement and improve training and competency programs to ensure regulatory compliance and provide accurate patient results. This study will investigate how facilities can improve their training and competency program to ensure lab professionals are effective.

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