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Using a coalition arrangement for providing continuing education.

K R Karni, W J Hodapp

    The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
    |December 11, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Minnesota Society for Medical Technology and the University of Minnesota provide continuing education for clinical laboratory personnel through workshops. This collaboration offers practical, timely programs benefiting both participants and institutions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Laboratory Science
    • Continuing Professional Development

    Background:

    • The Minnesota Society for Medical Technology (MSMT) and the University of Minnesota's Division of Medical Technology have a long-standing partnership.
    • This collaboration focuses on delivering continuing education (CE) to clinical laboratory professionals in Minnesota.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the history, goals, and progress of the "Coalition for Continuing Education of Laboratorians in Minnesota."
    • To highlight the benefits of this cooperative continuing education model for both participating organizations and attendees.

    Main Methods:

    • The Coalition has offered high-quality, organized, and ongoing CE programs since 1981.
    • Programs primarily consist of half- and full-day workshops, with 60% conducted outside the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

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    Main Results:

    • The CE offerings are designed to be practical, relevant, and timely for laboratory medicine practice.
    • The initiative has successfully provided valuable educational opportunities to clinical laboratory personnel.

    Conclusions:

    • The cooperative arrangement between MSMT and the University has yielded mutual benefits.
    • This model serves as a potential framework for other institutions planning continuing education programs for laboratory professionals.