Course Overview
This course introduces medical laboratory technologists to information technology (IT) theory, processes, and management, and relates them to the laboratory information systems that lab technologists use every day. The course highlights areas of IT where laboratory staff can apply their lab knowledge as they transition to an IT role. Modern laboratory operations depend on systems designed, implemented, and maintained in large part by both laboratory process experts and IT specialists. Expertise and thorough knowledge in both fields are necessary to effectively elicit requirements, and design, select, configure, build, install, and maintain systems that meet the laboratory’s needs. The course also discusses related considerations such as workflow improvement and the protection of patients’ personal information. Where information technology and laboratory knowledge intersect is an excellent opportunity for laboratory technologists and process support staff to contribute to the success of laboratory automation initiatives and ongoing systems support.
Prerequisite(s)
- MLA or MLT CSMLS certifications and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of what an IT/IS department is comprised of and the services it provides.
- Reflect upon considerations of workflow, data, application, and technology as they apply to common processes in an automated clinical laboratory.
- Identify and understand the roles of core agencies related to health informatics in Canada and demonstrate how each agency’s services applies to IT/IS services in BC clinical laboratories.
- Discuss foundational components of a Laboratory Information System as they relate to LIS infrastructure, data flow and inter-connectivity.
- Describe LIS features and processes necessary to support auto-verification protocols in clinical laboratories.
- Relate foundational concepts of LIS testing to responsibilities of LIS analysts and Super Users in the clinical laboratory.
- Discuss applications of LEAN as they relate to quality management of LIS.
- Understand fundamentals of database architecture and data extraction approaches.
- Describe the three conventional IT service management frameworks and responsibilities held by Super Users and LIS analysts as they relate to IT support.
- Identify processes and components of LIS management that play a role in clinical laboratory accreditation.
- Discuss how LIS analysts and Super Users support privacy management processes enacted by an LIS in the clinical laboratory.
Effective as of Fall 2015
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