Regulatory Affairs for Laboratory Compliance Certificate Program

Course overview

There are very specific conditions under which a clinical laboratory must operate, and this program provides a comprehensive introduction to the many layers of regulatory oversight involved. Participants will learn about the regulations themselves as well as their importance and impact. The program concentrates on federal and state regulations, how CLIA 88, OSHA, and HIPAA affect laboratory operations, the regulation of diagnostic tests, lab reimbursement, and how to comply with Medicare fraud and abuse provisions.