Available for sale: January 1, 2012
Sold Until: December 31, 2012
Program Access Available: January 1, 2012-July 15, 2013

The program is composed of five courses which can be completed online in 1-4 hours each. Each course contains a lecture, problem-solving exercises, a quiz, and may also include required reading and resource materials.

• Descriptive Statistics and Measures of Variation
• Statistical Distributions and Tests of Significance
• Correlation and Tests for Linearity
• Method Validation and Reference Ranges
• Quality Control and Clinical Performance of Laboratory Tests
  

The use of statistical methods is fundamental to good laboratory practice. In the clinical laboratory, statistics are used to validate and monitor the performance of analytical methods, and to guide the clinical interpretation of laboratory data. This program will enable clinical laboratorians to broaden their knowledge of statistics and refine their skills in the application of statistical methods. You can earn 7.5 continuing education units for completing the entire program.

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Calculate commonly used statistical parameters
• Apply statistical tests of significance to laboratory data
• Evaluate and monitor the performance of analytical methods
• Use statistical techniques to validate reference ranges
• Interpret the clinical meaning of laboratory results through statistical methods

For laboratory professionals who wish to engage in an educational activity that recognizes their expanded knowledge and competence in statistical methods, this program provides a convenient and cost-effective means for doing so.

The is an intermediate level program for professionals who already have knowledge of the basic theories applicable to laboratory statistics, and some prior training and experience in this subject.

The intended audience includes laboratory directors, managers, supervisors, and clinical laboratory scientists.

This program is presented by AACC and the Management Sciences and Patient Safety Division.