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  • Basic Quality Control: QC 101 Sponsored by Laboratory Scientists Labor Management Committee

    POSTPONED: Tuesday, October 6 in Pleasanton

    6.5 Continuing Education Units

      • Basic Quality Control: QC 101

        This course teaches the basic concept of quality control and its importance as a tool to verify the analytical accuracy and reliability of a test system.  It is designed to improve the competency of laboratory staff in day-to-day QC evaluation and follow up actions.  The course content includes basic QC statistics, shifts and trends, general troubleshooting tips and corrective action documentation. 

        • Explain the importance of quality control in a laboratory test system
        • List three statistical parameters commonly used to establish quality control ranges
        • Identify QC shifts and trends
        • Describe basic troubleshooting steps when QC fails

      • Additional Information

        Eligible Participants

        The intended audience is Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) who work at the bench. Supervisory personnel are welcome. Priority seating given to Local 20 members.

        Refunds

        No refunds provided; the cost of the event will be applied to another CELP or LSLMC event.

      • October Location - CANCELED

        Pleasanton Technology Center

        5810 Owens Drive
        Pleasanton, CA 94588
        Building F, 3rd Floor, Thunderball Conference Room

      • Agenda

        Breakfast 8:30 - 9:00

        Lessons:

        • The 5 "W" s of Quality Control
        • Playing with Numbers
        • Quality Control Ranges
        • Quality Control Evaluation
        • Quality Control Monitoring
        • Troubleshooting Tips
        • When Changes Occur
        		 9:00 - 1:00
        Lunch 1:00 - 1:30

        Case Studies:

        • Quality control failures
        • Proficiency Testing failures
        • Reagent changes made by manufacturers  
        		 1:30 - 4:30

      • Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

        Two 15 minute breaks and 30 minute lunch.

      • Registration

        We will be accepting online registrations and credit card payments only. We will no longer accept checks, money orders, or cash.

        Cost: $30.00 total

        Register and pay for this event online:

        Click the link or paste the link into your browser window: https://na.eventscloud.com/BQC2020

        Registration Deadline:

        • CANCELED: Friday, September 18, 2020 for October Session