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A professional development model for medical laboratory scientists working in the Core Laboratory
Faheem A Ali1, Lila A Pulido, Melinda N Garza
1School of Health Professions, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Abstract:
The Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has implemented a professional development model designed to further the education, expertise, and experiences of medical laboratory scientists in the core laboratory. The professional development model (PDM) has four competency levels: Discovery, Application, Maturation and Expert. All levels require the medical laboratory scientist to learn new skill sets, complete task and projects, and meet continuing education and certification requirements. Each level encourages personal development, recognizes increased competencies, and sets high standards for all services provided. Upon completion of a level within a given timeframe, the medical laboratory scientist receives a salary adjustment based on the competency level completed.
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