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Preanalytical Errors in Specimen Collection

Tracking # 20-780270

$21.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  1. Recall when Preanalytical Errors occur and list reasons why they may occur.
  2. List the different types of Collection Errors.
  3. Recall Proper Specimen Labeling Techniques.
  4. List the different types of Specimen Integrity Errors.
  5. List the different types of Specimen Handling Errors.


Course overview

This course is for anyone that handles or collects patient samples for the laboratory, including nurses, nursing assistants, laboratory personnel, phlebotomists, etc. It reviews the types of preanalytical errors that can occur prior to the testing process, including collection errors, labeling errors, specimen integrity errors, and specimen handling errors.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

American Board of Clinical Chemistry

Clinical Chemistry Diplomate

3h Category 1

Molecular Diagnostics Diplomate

3h Category 1

Toxicological Chemistry Diplomate

3h Category 1

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

3h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

3h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Director

3h General

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

3h General

Clinical Laboratory Technician

3h General

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

3h General

Public Health Director

3h General

Public Health Supervisor

3h General

Public Health Technician

3h General

Public Health Technologist

3h General

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

3h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

3h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Professional Nurse

3h General

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel

Cytotechnologist

3h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Generalist

3h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Laboratory Assistant

3h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Phlebotomist

3h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Specialist

3h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Technician

3h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

3h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

3h Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment

Certified Hemodialysis Technician II

3h Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment

Certified Medication Aide

3h Continuing education related to medications and medication administration

Certified Medication Aide II

3h Continuing education related to medications and medication administration

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board

Laboratory Personnel

3h Continuing education pertaining to laboratory technology or laboratory management

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

3h Relating to professional nursing practice

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

3h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

3h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Disclosure statements

Course Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  1. Recall when Preanalytical Errors occur and list reasons why they may occur.
  2. List the different types of Collection Errors.
  3. Recall Proper Specimen Labeling Techniques.
  4. List the different types of Specimen Integrity Errors.
  5. List the different types of Specimen Handling Errors.

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