Event Description
Webinar: Inside CAP Inspections and How to Navigate the Checklist
Presented by:Yang Cao, PhD, FACMG
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology and Immunology
Program Director, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
Medical Director of Cytogenetics, Clinical Genomics Laboratory
Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine
Description:
Join us for a 1-hour virtual webinar designed for cytogenetics laboratory professionals seeking practical guidance on CAP inspections. This session will focus on commonly misunderstood checklist requirements, frequent pitfalls observed during inspections, and actionable strategies to ensure compliance. Participants will gain insights to confidently prepare for inspections, maintain laboratory standards, and improve overall quality management.
Objectives:
- Identify commonly misunderstood CAP checklist requirements in cytogenetics laboratories to reduce deficiencies during inspections.
- Analyze frequent pitfalls observed during cytogenetics CAP inspections and develop strategies to prevent them.
- Apply best practices for preparing and maintaining cytogenetics lab compliance using the CAP checklist as a practical guide.
- Interpret CAP inspection feedback effectively to improve laboratory processes and ensure ongoing compliance.
Virtual webinar provides 1.0 CE credits. Complementary registration available to AGT members. Non-members can receive CE credits for $20.
Events will be recorded and converted to self-study for self-paced format, available at a later date . Fees may be modified based on format.