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35TH ANNUAL CLINICAL LABORATORY EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

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Baltimore, MarylandFebruary 21-23, 2019

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The Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) is the most important annual event for faculty, administrators, directors, advisors, and others in medical laboratory education. By attending CLEC, you will be able to identify new trends in laboratory education, learn about innovative teaching techniques, manage changes to curricula, and so much more.

This conference presents opportunities to explore the state of education today, beyond our classrooms, our campuses, and our regions, as well as the future of our profession. Faculty at the forefront of medical laboratory education will present a wide range of timely topics that will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to meet the challenges that come with these opportunities. The conference program offers a wide variety of substantive educational sessions from which to choose. See the Conference Schedule that begins on page 5 for details.

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F R I D AY E V E N I N GChoose Your Own Baltimore AdventurePlease join us for happy hour immediately following the afternoon general session before you head out on the town for the evening. The Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel is centrally located within walking distance (or a short ride) to the Inner Harbor, Little Italy, Harbor East, and Fells Point. You will be free to explore on your own or choose one of the events organized by the Host Committee.

P R E - C O N F E R E N C E E V E N T STH U R S DAY, F E B RUARY 21

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Body of Knowledge (BOK) MeetingThe BOK Committee hosts a meeting that is open to all attendees. The proposed updates to the BOK will be previewed and comments solicited.

9:00 am - 11:30 am

CLEC Commercial SymposiaWith the success of this program in 2018, we are again offering the CLEC Commercial Symposia. Select exhibitors present their information and/or products in 20-minute sessions. Join us to learn how their products and services can be useful in laboratory education. This session is not accredited by P.A.C.E.® Content is at the discretion of the presenting organization, institution, or company. This year’s participants are AlfaWassermann Diagnostic Technologies, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, MediaLab, Siemens Healthineers, and Trajecsys Centralized Clinical RecordkeepingTM.

Check the CLEC website for complete details as they become available.www.ascls.org/clec

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G E N E R A L L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S At the conference’s conclusion, participants will be able to:

» Discuss teaching strategies to engage students and improve learning outcomes. » Integrate new topics, science, and skills into the current curriculum. » Identify innovative and novel approaches to the education of future laboratory professionals.

A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T SASCLS would like to thank the following partners for their support of this year’s conference:

Maxima Cum Laude Sponsor: » MediaLab, Inc.

Summa Cum Laude Sponsor: » Salisbury University College of Health and Human Services

Magna Cum Laude Sponsors: » AlfaWassermann Diagnostic Technologies, LLC » American Medical Technologists » Bio-Rad Laboratories » Core Laboratory Supplies, Inc. » Elsevier » NAACLS » Nikon Instruments, Inc. » PreCheck » Siemens Healthineers » Trajecsys Centralized Clinical RecordkeepingTM

C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N C R E D I TCLEC’s continuing education programs are approved by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® program for clinical laboratory sciences. P.A.C.E.® contact hours are accepted by the ASCP/ASCLS/AGT Board of Certification, and all states, including California and Florida, for recertification and licensure. Registrants who participate in the scientific sessions at the conference can earn up to 13 P.A.C.E.®-approved contact hours and another two hours can be earned by participating in the Poster and Technology Demo Quiz.

To document the P.A.C.E.® credits you earn, you will be able to produce a P.A.C.E.® certificate of attendance using the ASCLS CE Organizer. The CE Organizer is online at http://ceorganizer.ascls.org. As an ASCLS member benefit, contact hours earned will be automatically transferred to the BOC Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) for re-certification purposes if you have a valid ASCP customer ID number listed in CE Organizer.

CLIMATE, DRESS, AND DESTINATIONThe weather in February is around 45 degrees in the daytime, with evening lows in the low 30s. A warm jacket will be necessary, but as always, layering your clothing works best to ensure you will be comfortable in the sessions as well as in the evenings around town.

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The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) will present the following workshop, “The Secrets to a Super Self-Study,” on Thursday, February 21, 2019, from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm (immediately prior to the CLEC) in the Maryland Ballroom ABCD at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore.

The workshop will be presented by Andrea Gordon, MEd, MT(ASCP)SH, program director of the MLS/MLT Program at Brookline College in Phoenix, Arizona, and Dawn Tripolino, MBA, MT(ASCP), program director of the MLS Program at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ms. Gordon is an MLT educator on the NAACLS Review Committee for Accredited Programs (RCAP) and previously served as a member and chair of the NAACLS Programs Approval Review Committee (PARC). Ms. Tripolino is a Phlebotomy educator and vice chair of the NAACLS Programs Approval Review Committee (PARC).

This NAACLS workshop is SEPARATE from the CLEC Program, and the workshop registration and payments are processed directly through NAACLS.

ANDREA GORDON

DAWN TRIPOLINOFor complete information on the workshop and to register, please visit the NAACLS website at www.naacls.org.

THE SECRETS TO A SUPER SELF -STUDYThursday, February 21, 2019 | 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

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6:00 am - 6:00 pm

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

9:00 am - 11:30 am

COMMERCIAL SYMPOSIA

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

EXHIBIT PREVIEW

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

WELCOME

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

WORKFORCE ISSUES AND THEIR IMPACT ON MLT AND MLS PRACTICUM/CLINICAL TRAININGMLS and MLT programs are often faced with challenges due to a changing business dynamic in the lab industry—consolidations of labs and workforce shortages due to increasing retirements. These issues can affect placement of students for clinical rotations. Hear from a panel about three different aspects of workforce issues, including the recent ASCLS position paper on the workforce shortage; how some programs are creatively dealing with a shortage of clinical sites; and results from a recent survey of lab managers about their perspective.

SPEAKERS:

Lisa Cremeans, MMDS, MLS(ASCP)CM, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

John Gerlach, PhD, D(ABHI), Michigan State University

Joan Polancic, MSEd, MLS(ASCP)CM, Denver Health School of Medical Laboratory

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2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

BOC UPDATE

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

NAACLS UPDATE

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

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3:15 pm - 4:45 pm MINDFULNESS AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TO BUILD

RESILIENCE IN OURSELVES, OUR STUDENTS, AND OUR COMMUNITIESIn this session, participants will explore the science and biological basis for our reaction to stress, the importance of recognizing this reaction, and examples of mindfulness tools that can be used to reset that reaction. The session will be interactive and allow the audience to participate in experiential techniques.

SPEAKERS:

Lisa Rocks, MEd, RRT, CCMA, Allegany College of Maryland

Stacey Rohrbaugh, MEd, MLS(ASCP)CM, Allegany College of Maryland

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm UTILIZATION OF GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN

THE MLS TEACHING LABORATORIES: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGESAs MLS departments seek to expand their programs, many university-based programs are encouraged to utilize graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) in their teaching laboratories. University of Delaware Medical Laboratory Science Program faculty will share their experience with GTAs in their MLS program and discuss strategies for successful integration in the MLS laboratories.

SPEAKERS:

Elizabeth Cascino, MLS(ASCP)SH, University of Delaware

Paula Melancon, MEd, MT(ASCP), University of Delaware, Christiana Care Health System

Heather Walters, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of Delaware

CREATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CLINICAL SCIENCE EDUCATORS: GROWING OUR OWN THROUGH ENGAGING PIPELINESThe recruitment of MLS faculty with advanced degrees has become increasingly challenging, due in part to the limited applicant pool. Creative strategies are required to encourage MLS graduates to pursue advanced degrees and an academic career path in clinical laboratory science education. Pipeline initiatives to “grow our own” developed at the University of Delaware Medical Laboratory Science Program will be discussed along with how this can increase the number of underrepresented MLS faculty.

SPEAKERS:

Esther Biswas-Fiss, PhD, MB(ASCP)CM, University of Delaware College of Health Sciences

Subhasis Biswas, PhD, University of Delaware

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: A VITAL COMPONENT OF

THE MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE CURRICULUMInterprofessional education is an invaluable curricular component of any program educating and training future healthcare professionals. This session will describe how the Health Mentors Program at Thomas Jefferson University prepares medical laboratory science students to be active members of a person-centered, interprofessional healthcare team.

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Joshua Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Thomas Jefferson University

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3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

ONLINE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY ADVANCEMENTThis presentation will feature various online educational opportunities ranging from university-based programs to professional certifications. The presenters will discuss their individual programs and will answer questions from the participants. The purpose of this session is to identify opportunities for professional growth and enhanced work satisfaction in the clinical lab.

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Nadine Fydryszewski, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Rutgers University

Laurie Gillard, MS, SBB(ASCP)CM, Rush University

Teresa Nadder, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Virginia Commonwealth University

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CAN WE TEACH CRITICAL THINKING? IF WE CAN, SHOULD WE?While educators almost unanimously agree that critical thinking is a very important goal of undergraduate education, educators and researchers have debated the definition of critical thinking and what critical thinking really is. Huber and Kuncel (2016) argue that critical thinking and dispositions toward critical thinking improve with “normal college experiences,” even without instruction intervention. Therefore, curricula should not include additional time or resources spent on teaching domain-specific critical thinking. In this presentation, critical thinking will be defined, arguments pro and con for teaching critical thinking given, and techniques for teaching critical thinking presented.

SPEAKERS:

Don Lehman, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, SM(NRCM), University of Delaware

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS, POSTER PRESENTATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS

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helpful in networking, finding textbooks, ideas for clinical

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7:00 am - 5:00 pm

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

7:00 am - 8:15 am

BREAKFAST WITH SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLIES

8:30 am - 9:30 am

RECOGNIZING AND EMBRACING EDUCATIONAL COACHING OPPORTUNITIESClinical educators are required to do more than teach subject matter content. Educators must also train students to be competent professionals, which can be accomplished through professional coaching. Examples of teaching methods that encourage the development of critical thinking skills, build resilience, encourage self-reflection, and develop professionalism will be explored.

SPEAKER:

Marianne Downes, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, West Virginia University School of Medicine

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm

INTRODUCING LABORATORY STUDENTS TO MEDITATION: ANOTHER TOOL IN THE TOOLBOXClinical laboratory students can use all the stress management skills they can get! One skill that can be introduced is mindfulness of breathing meditation. This session will discuss the science behind this “entry-level” form of meditation, its potential benefits for students, and an example of how to introduce the technique.

SPEAKER:

Tracey Graney, PhD, MT(ASCP), Monroe Community College

IS TEST ANXIETY A PREDICTOR OF WORKPLACE PHOBIA?Test anxiety has been shown to have a negative effect on academic performance measures. Anxiety-related problems in the workplace have been associated with sick leave and problems with work participation. This presentation will discuss the relationship between test anxiety and workplace anxiety and workplace phobia.

SPEAKER:

Brenda Barnes, PhD, MT(ASCP)SBB, Allen College - UnityPoint Health


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THE RENOVATION OF MICROBIOLOGYThis session will provide a guide for the transition of teaching traditional microbiology to the current and future states. The presentation will include the important concepts and skills of the past and current states which need to be maintained and those which need to be introduced for the future microbiologist.

SPEAKERS:

Joel Mortensen, PhD, SM(NCRM), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Terry Taff, MA, MT(ASCP)SM, Mercy Hospital St. Louis

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE BOC: ITS EXAMINATION COMMITTEES AND THE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONThird session in the “A Closer Look at the BOC” series. Expanding on topics presented at CLEC in 2015 and 2017, this breakout session is designed to explain the role of BOC certification exam committees and its exam development processes.

SPEAKERS:

Kathleen Finnegan, MS, MT(ASCP)SH, Stony Brook University

Susan Graham, MS, MT(ASCP)SH, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Patricia Tanabe, MPA, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCP

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

ECLIPS (EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL LABORATORY INTEGRATION INTO INTERPROFESSIONAL SIMULATION) PART DEUX: BUILDING AN INTERPROFESSIONAL SIMULATION FROM SCRATCHIn this interactive session, walk through the design of an interprofessional simulation (SIM-IPE) including: needs assessment, pre-brief, scenario, and debrief. Presenters will describe and discuss the development of each component. Learners will leave the session with a guide to develop your own SIM-IPE activity.

SPEAKERS:

Dana Bostic, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of Kansas Medical Center

Michelle Brown, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM SBB, University of Alabama at Birmingham

S. Renee Hodgkins, PhD, MT(ASCP), University of Kansas Medical Center

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

LUNCH ‘N’ LEARN SESSIONSThese sessions will be conducted in a more formal manner than a roundtable but are not breakout sessions.

(see session details on page 10)

LUNCHEON ROUNDTABLESLuncheon roundtables are informal, small group discussions lead by a moderator(s); roundtables have limited capacity.

(see session details on pages 11-13)

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LL-A CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE JOURNAL: YOUR PLACE FOR ARTICLES AND ENHANCED AUTHOR CONTENTCLS Journal editors will describe the process of manuscript submission to publication with an insider’s view of what occurs when manuscripts are submitted. Using mock manuscripts, each step from acceptance to rejection will be covered. The new CLS Journal website will be described, including the vision for content.

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Kristin Landis-Piwowar, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Oakland UniversityConnie Mahon, MS, MT(ASCP), RetiredPerry Scanlan, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Austin Peay State UniversityPat Tille, PhD, MT(ASCP), FACSc, University of Cincinnati

LL-B ARE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ADDRESSING THE EMPLOYMENT NEEDS OF CLINICAL LABORATORIES IN RURAL AREAS?This session will examine rural laboratory managers’ perceptions regarding higher education’s response to the shortage of MLTs and MLSs. The extent to which MLT and MLS programs are currently meeting the staffing and professional development needs of rural laboratories will be described. Discussion will include recommendations for recruitment, partnership, and program development.

SPEAKER:

Pamela Meadows, EdD, MT(ASCP), Marshall University

LL-C TEACHING BACTERIOLOGY LAB COURSES IN A CHANGING CLINICAL ENVIRONMENTWith increasing use of technologies such as MALDI-TOF in the clinical microbiology laboratory, educators struggle to determine how to prepare students for clinical rotations and for professional practice. This session will describe the challenges facing microbiology educators and present some strategies for addressing these challenges in a student laboratory setting.

SPEAKER:

Laine Stewart, MLS(ASCP)CM, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

LL-D THE BENEFITS OF A REGIONAL COOPERATIVE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESSIn the mid-1970s, it became apparent to regional hospital-based MLS programs that it would be beneficial to develop a common application and admission process. Thus, the Committee on Medical Laboratory Education (COMLE) was formed in 1976. This session will cover the development, evolution, and current benefits of this group to programs, academic affiliates, and students.

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Pamela Briese, MS, MLS(ASCP)SC, St. Luke’s College - UnityPoint HealthRenee Rydell, MBA, MS, MT(ASCP), Sanford USD Medical CenterMary Smith, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City

LL-E TAILORING A SUCCESSFUL RECRUITMENT STRATEGY FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAMSThis session will provide strategies aimed to attract prospective students to your CLS program. This will include, but not limited to, pre-matriculation advising, open house sessions, admissions processes, departmental literature, and functional recruitment websites.

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Leonce Thierry, Jr., MS, MLS(ASCP), University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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RT-1 NEW FACULTYAre you new faculty in an MLS or MLT program? This roundtable will give you a chance to informally meet with other people who are in the same position. Come with questions and find out how others are handling similar situations, or just share thoughts and ideas with new friends.

MODERATOR:

Christina Camillo, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Salisbury University

RT-2 MLSWhat issues are you currently facing in your MLS program? This roundtable will give you a chance to informally meet with other MLS faculty. Come with questions, concerns, and thoughts. Then find out how others are handling similar situations. Share your thoughts and ideas with new friends.

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Eileen Patton, MS, MT(ASCP), University of Maryland School of Medicine

RT-3 MLTWhat issues are you currently facing in your MLT program? This roundtable will give you a chance to informally meet with other MLT faculty. Come with questions, concerns, and thoughts. Then find out how others are handling similar situations. Share your thoughts and ideas with new friends.

MODERATOR:

Melissa White, MA, MT(ASCP), Pierpont Community and Technical College

RT-4 HOSPITAL-BASED PROGRAMSWhat issues are you currently facing in your hospital-based program? This roundtable will give you a chance to informally meet with other hospital-based faculty. Come with questions, concerns, and thoughts. Then find out how others are handling similar situations. Share your thoughts and ideas with new friends.

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Holly Covas, MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

RT-5 CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN CONVERTING A TRADITIONAL HEMATOLOGY MLS COURSE TO BLENDED (HYBRID)In order to increase enrollment in the MLS courses, Morgan State University faculty developed a hybrid Hematology I course to offer to Biology majors. This roundtable will discuss the challenges and solutions to converting the course. Also discussed will be the creation and results of a survey used to support the course development.

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Sanjeeda Jafar, PhD, Morgan State UniversityDiane Wilson, PhD, MT(ASCP), Morgan State University

RT-6 WHAT IS ASCP INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONASCPi is the international certification credential offered by the ASCP BOC to eligible individuals educated and trained outside of the United States. This discussion will focus on the history, development, and eligibility of applicants and to educate the public of this certification.

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RT-7 FROM CLIFFSNOTES TO AI: WHAT’S NEW IN CHEATING AND WHY IT IS HAPPENINGThis roundtable will focus on why students cheat and the different forms of cheating, ranging from CliffsNotes and “crib notes” to smart technology designed and sold especially for cheating. Actual AI gadgets will be demonstrated to participants. Participants will also be able to share experiences with cheating.

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Sandra Tijerina, MS, SBB(ASCP)CM, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

RT-8 FILLING A TIME GAP IN THE ROTATION SCHEDULEThe Johns Hopkins Hospital offered a university program four 15-day competency-based rotations, yet the clinical rotation semester was longer. Inspiration from CLEC 2017, plus a discussion with the program coordinator, resulted in “an extra-analytical” rotation. Let’s explore the process and its possible application for other programs.

MODERATOR:

Christine Hostetter, MA, MT(ASCP), The Johns Hopkins Hospital

RT-9 SUPPORT FOR NEW FACULTY IN ACADEMIATransitioning from clinical practitioner to educator in health sciences is a difficult task. Please come to this roundtable discussion to better prepare and support your journey in academia. Well-prepared and supported instructors positively affect all healthcare professionals of the future.

MODERATOR:

MaryAnne Stewart, EdD, MLS (CSMLS), Wayne State University

RT-10 AUTOANTIBODIES, ALLOANTIBODIES, AND THE GRANDPUPSTough topics in immunohematology may require creative explanations and analogies. This roundtable demonstrates a few unique approaches to explaining topics, including autoantibodies, alloantibodies, adsorptions, and elutions, to medical laboratory science students.

MODERATOR:

Leslie Allshouse, MEd, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of Delaware

RT-11 ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS: MLT AND MLS COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMSThis roundtable discussion will cover the creation and implementation of the MLT/MLS partnership between Casper College and the University of Wyoming MLS program. This discussion will focus on how articulation agreements can benefit MLT and MLS programs.

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Jed Doxtater, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of WyomingBernadino Madsen, MS, MLS (ASCP)CM, Casper College

RT-12 TURNING 20: EVALUATING AN INTERPROFESSIONAL DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN HEALTH RELATED SCIENCES FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTSSince 1998, Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Allied Health Professions PhD Program in Health Related Sciences has addressed the needs for interprofessional doctoral training across nine disciplines, including medical laboratory sciences. Through a mixed methods assessment of processes and outcomes, this roundtable summarizes program effectiveness in providing doctoral education for MLS professionals.

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Teresa Nadder, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Virginia Commonwealth University

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RT-13 MICROBIOLOGY LAB: RELEVANT AND BENCH READY PREPARATIONPractical approach to provide Microbiology students bench experience within the student lab format. Teaching tips and examples of lab worksheets and handouts, along with instructor laboratory preparation and grading rubrics will be provided.

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Grace Leu Burke, MSCLS, MT(ASCP), University of Alaska Anchorage

RT-14 REFRESHING YOUR CLINICAL CHEMISTRY CURRICULUMDoes your chemistry course need a makeover? This roundtable will describe ways to enhance, organize, and streamline your clinical chemistry curriculum to improve content delivery, BOC scores, and student satisfaction.

MODERATOR:

Nadine Lerret, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Rush University

RT-15 BREAST CANCER IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: IMPLEMENTING A TISSUE FIXATION PROCEDURE TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE PATHOLOGY DIAGNOSISSub-Saharan Africa is a low-resource region. Histological lab supplies, especially tissue fixatives and reagents, are limited and not widely available. This problem can lead to improperly processed tissue specimens causing misdiagnosis of the specimen prepared for histopathology evaluation.

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Mark Bailey, MA, HTL(ASCP), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

RT-16 CAN CROSS-TRAINING IMPROVE YOUR TEAM EFFICIENCY?Technology can advance efficiency, but are there other resources that you already have, such as personnel, that you can utilize to improve your team performance? Can you improve your team efficiency by cross-training?

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Mariane Wolfe, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Michigan State University

RT-17 PROCRASTINATION: WHY DOES IT HAPPEN AND HOW CAN WE HELP?Procrastination is commonly seen in the classroom. What is the science behind it, and how can we assist students with this complex behavior?

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Karen Gatewood, MEd, MLS(ASCP)CM, Harcum College

RT-18 TOOLS AND MORE TOOLS: UTILIZING QUALTRICS® FOR PROGRAMMATIC DATA COLLECTIONWhat is the best data collection tool to use? Finally transitioning from paper to the modern age, the University of Delaware Medical Laboratory Science Program discovered its institution’s Qualtrics® subscription. This roundtable will address their path from all of that paper to a streamlined and electronic approach to program and clinical site evaluations as well as alumni surveys.

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Karen Brinker, MEd, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of DelawareMarie Wood, EdD, MT(ASCP), University of Delaware

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NAVIGATING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CAREER RISKS AND REWARDSSocial media can be a valuable tool for promoting both the profession and the professional, but this reward is not without risk. Teaching students and faculty best practices about engaging online can help them leverage this networking tool for gains and avoid mistakes with lasting career impact.

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Melanie Giusti, MHI, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of Cincinnati

Erin Rumpke, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of Cincinnati

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

INNOVATIONS THAT WORK!This session will provide mechanisms to identify areas of student education that can be evaluated and modified to increase student success in traditional and nontraditional programs. Avenues for change within existing structures will be clarified and pathways for implementation and evaluation will be addressed. Lastly, discovery and evaluation of curriculum, programs, and training that lead to entry level professionalism will be discussed.

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Audrey Hentzen, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Casper College

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

TEAMSTEPPS: INCORPORATING INTERPROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE INTO CLINICAL LABORATORY CURRICULUMDuring this session, participants will explore the TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) framework and how the strategies and tools can be incorporated into laboratory education programs. Utilizing these tools will prepare laboratory students to effectively communicate within the healthcare team.

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Dana Bostic, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of Kansas Medical Center

Michelle Brown, PhD, MLS(ASCP)SBB, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

S. Renee Hodgkins, PhD, MT(ASCP), University of Kansas Medical Center

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

IS TIME REALLY ON YOUR SIDE?With advances in technology designed to make our lives easier, why do many of us feel that we do not have enough time to get everything done? This presentation will discuss how technology, although necessary, can be a distraction. We will also discuss effective strategies to better manage time and increase productivity.

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Marcia Firmani, PhD, MT(ASCP)MB, The George Washington University

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INCORPORATING INFORMATION LITERACY (IL) INTO THE MLS CURRICULUM: LESSONS LEARNEDLessons learned and future strategies from working with a library liaison for more than four years. The Salisbury University program underwent an iterative process of utilizing best practices to integrate library resources to increase students’ base knowledge. This collaborative process is evolving to enhance the curriculum requirements for research.

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Christina Camillo, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Salisbury University

Mou Chakraborty, MA, Salisbury University

Meghan East, MSPAS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Salisbury University

INCREASING ACCESS: WELCOMING NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS INTO OUR AREA OF STUDYWe need variety in the way we provide educational services for CLS degrees. Hear from the Marist College program, which allows certain adult students to complete the process in a single year. Flexibility in delivery will attract more types of students to the field allowing us to address the need for more technologists.

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Terrance Paskell, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM, Marist College

Brigid Shanley, MS, MT(ASCP), Marist College

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW TOOL TO ENHANCE READINESS FOR BOCThis session will describe the process of designing, implementing, and evaluating an instructional methodology/curriculum enhancing tool with the purpose of helping students prepare for the MLS ASCP Board of Certification. Intended to be taken either concurrently with the clinical practicum portion of the MLS program or as a non-self-paced online refresher course.

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Timothy Newkirk, MS, MLS, MT(ASCP), Andrews University

Karen Reiner, PhD, MT(ASCP), Andrews University

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BOOM OR BUST? ENROLLMENT CHALLENGES: FROM TOO FEW TO TOO MANY TOO FAST AND CIRCLE BACKAfter a new university budget was implemented, the University of Delaware Medical Laboratory Science Program needed to creatively generate more income without additional resources. A new major was created using MLS didactic courses providing a clinically-oriented background for students pursuing postgraduate healthcare education. This exploded exponentially creating new challenges and unexpected impacts on the MLS major and other units.

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Leslie Allshouse, MEd, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of Delaware

Karen Brinker, MEd, MLS(ASCP)CM, University of Delaware

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

THE CULTURE OF SAFETY WHEN WE CULTUREIs safety awareness and practice at the forefront when programs are considering bringing the microbiology practicum in-house by developing simulations? This session will look at regulations and guidelines influencing practices in teaching laboratories working with microorganisms. Questionable biosafety practices will be explored and best practices recommended for adoption.

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4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

IMPROVING DIAGNOSIS IN HEALTH CARE: ARE WE HELPING PAVE THE WAY?Fifteen years after the release of the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report, “To Err Is Human,” a follow-up report in 2015 makes the case that the delivery of healthcare continues to proceed with a glaring blind spot—diagnostic errors. These reports should result in a paradigm shift in our role as clinical laboratory professionals and, more importantly, the role we will play in defining, communicating, and providing evidence for the impact of the contribution we will make to healthcare moving forward. Are we paving the way for our graduates to be successful?

SPEAKERS:

Janelle Chiasera PhD, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Floyd Josephat, EdD, MT(ASCP), The University of Alabama at Birmingham

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

RECEPTIONEnjoy a beverage with your colleagues before heading out for the evening on your own.

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BREAKFAST WITH ESACome and join your colleagues for breakfast and join in the Education Scientific Assembly (ESA) Business Meeting. All are welcome!

9:45 am - 11:15 am

WHERE IS THE EXCITEMENT FACTOR IN OUR PROFESSION?Laboratory professionals have an exciting skill set that can translate into health advocacy, public health information, and medical interrelationships. But we must advocate within and without the confines of our workplace to promote our profession.

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Betty Ciesla, MS, MT(ASCP)SH, Stevenson University

Brandon Ellis, MLS(ASCP)CM, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Allen Valentine, MBA, C(ASCP), Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

9:45 am - 11:15 am

WHAT (AND HOW) ARE YOU THINKING???People who choose scientific careers often demonstrate left brain dominance. For several years our MLS program has assessed brain dominance during student orientation. This presentation summarizes findings, presents current models of brain dominance, and discusses how these concepts can help students and laboratories improve communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning.

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Jane Rachel, MA, MT(ASCP), Saint Luke’s Hospital

9:45 am - 11:15 am

IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIAGNOSTICS CONSULTATION SERVICE IN THE DCLS CURRICULUMThe basis of the DCLS residency at Rutgers University is a consultation service provided through the four settings of the Diagnostics Consultation Model©. The DCM© and its four settings will be described and how the consumer/patient data collected are used to improve the outcomes and value of clinical diagnostics information.

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Nadine Fydryszewski, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Rutgers University

Elizabeth Leibach, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CMSBB, Rutgers University


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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN A COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSE MANAGED WELLNESS CLINICThe Allegany College of Maryland Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic is the first of its kind in a community college setting in Maryland. The Allied Health students are working together in promotion of wellness to students, staff, and community members while gaining practical hands-on experience of working together in a clinical setting to care for and educate patients.

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Cheryl Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC, Allegany College of Maryland Nurse Managed

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Windi Wilson, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Allegany College of Maryland

BRINGING SCHOOL HEALTH TEACHERS BACK TO COLLEGE!This presentation will showcase an out-of-the-box approach for engaging middle and high school health teachers. It is common to bring K-12 students on campus for tours. But when you can reach their teachers, you have the ability to impact hundreds of their future students.

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Sally Pestana, MT(ASCP), Kapiolani Community College

TEAMWORK: THE HEART OF HEALTH CAREThe literature suggests that effective teamwork positively impacts our work environment, classroom setting, job satisfaction, and quality of patient care. Healthcare is a high stress environment that requires a lot of people from different perspectives to work together. In this interactive session we will take a look at teamwork and its positive implications in the healthcare setting.

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Christy Cole, MLS(ASCP), West Georgia Technical College

Phyllis Ingham, EdD, MEd, MT(ASCP), West Georgia Technical College

11:15 am – 11:30 am

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UNIVERSAL THREADS: COMMON COMPONENTS OF ALL EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIESThrough the years, many instructional strategies have emerged. Some have been effective, others not so much. In this presentation, we will look at things from a different perspective. We will identify common elements of all effective teaching and learning strategies and also note the learning theory behind why they work.

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Todd Zakrajsek, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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EARLY BIRDBy Dec. 28

REGULARDec. 29 - Feb. 8

ONSITEFeb. 21 - 23

ASCLS Professional Member Full Registration $495 $565 $595

ASCLS Professional Member One-Day Registration $285 $340 $370

ASCLS Developing Professional Member Full Registration $395 $465 $495

Non-Member Full Registration $625 $695 $745

Non-Member One-Day Registration N/A $420 $470

Guest $95 $105 $115

CLEC 2019 registration includes up to 15 hours of P.A.C.E.®-approved continuing education, lunch on Friday, breakfast on Friday and Saturday, and cocktail reception. Discounted early bird registration fees are only available through December 28, 2018.

The member fees listed above are for persons holding current membership in the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS). If you are not currently a member, join online at www.ascls.org/membership/join or submit a paper membership application and dues payment with your paper CLEC registration by mail to receive the member discount on your registration fee. For a membership application, call ASCLS at 571-748-3770 or download the form at www.ascls.org/join.

H O W T O R E G I S T E R HOTELReserve your room at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. Visit www.ascls.org/CLEC and click on the Accommodations tab for more information.

Room Rates:Single/double accommodations: $159 per night plus tax and fees. Tuesday, January 29, 2019, is the deadline for hotel registrations.

Online Registration (Credit Card):Register online at www.ascls.org/CLEC. Click the Registration tab for online registration.

Register by Mail (Check or Purchase Order):Download the registration form at www.ascls.org/CLEC.Make checks payable to: ASCLS CLEC. Payment must accompany your registration form for your registration to be processed. If paying by purchase order, please include your purchase order number on the registration form. NOTE: If purchase order payment is not received prior to the start of the conference, payment via check or credit card will be collected onsite or registration will not be honored. Mailed registrations postmarked by December 28 will qualify for the early bird registration fee discount. Registrations postmarked after this date will be processed at the regular registration rate. Mail your completed registration form and payment to the mailing address indicated on the form.

For registration, membership, or other inquiries, contact the ASCLS office at 571-748-3770 or [email protected].

C A N C E L L AT I O N S/ R E F U N D SIf it becomes necessary for you to cancel your CLEC registration, please notify ASCLS in writing before December 28, 2018. Your registration fee will be refunded, less a $75 processing fee. Written cancellations/requests for refunds must include registrant’s name, signature, return address, and the name of the person, company, or institution to which the refund check should be made payable. If you must cancel after December 28, please find a substitute to send in your place, as no refunds will be issued after this date.

TRANSPORTATIONBaltimore is served by Baltimore Washington International Airport and by Amtrak at Pennsylvania Station. Baltimore Airport (BWI)The Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel is approximately 12 miles from the airport.

• Average one-way taxi fare: $40-50

• Average one-way rideshare (Uber/Lyft): $25-35

• Super Shuttle one-way discounted rate*: about $16

• MTA Light rail one-way to Convention Center Stop**: $1.60

*Please visit www.ascls.org/CLEC for a link to make your discounted (10% off) Super Shuttle reservation.**The Convention Center stop is a 10-15-minute walk to the Renaissance Hotel.

Amtrak – Pennsylvania StationThe Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel is approximately 1.5 miles from Pennsylvania Station. To get to the hotel, it will be about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute car ride.

DISABILITY STATEMENTIf you have a disability which requires special accommodations to access the meeting, please check the box and attach a letter describing your needs or requirements. This letter must be RECEIVED by December 28, 2018. With advance notice, ASCLS will help individuals to identify or arrange accommodations, so the attendee is not denied the privilege or service of the meeting.

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