MLS 606 - Laboratory Management & Education

(2 units)

Prepares MLS students for leadership, supervisory, and instructional roles in clinical labs. Focuses on quality assurance and improvement in all testing phases. Covers safety principles and regulations from CLIA, OSHA, CAP, and others. Emphasizes communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills. Includes instructional methods, curriculum development, human resource management, competency assessment, and financial management in laboratory operations

Maximum units a student may earn: 2

Prerequisite(s): MLS 601, MLS 602, MLS 603 and MLS 604

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Other

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. interpret and apply regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., CLIA, CAP, OSHA, The Joint Commission) to laboratory operations and compliance practices.
2. develop and evaluate laboratory policies and procedures that ensure safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
3. identify and apply basic principles of leadership and supervision in the clinical laboratory, including delegation, motivation, and conflict resolution.
4. design and evaluate effective communication strategies within the laboratory and with other healthcare professionals to support interdisciplinary collaboration.
5. apply principles of personnel management, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, and employee retention.
6. create and interpret laboratory financial documents, such as operating budgets, cost-benefit analyses, and financial reports.
7. demonstrate team-building and group facilitation skills necessary for managing a productive and collaborative laboratory workforce.
8. explain principles of adult education and instructional design as applied to laboratory training, competency assessment, and continuing education.
9. develop educational materials and a lesson plan using appropriate teaching strategies and assessment tools for MLS/MLT students or laboratory staff.
10. assess staff competency and implement training programs that meet regulatory requirements and promote continuous professional development.

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