Experience Level: I am considered a process improvement specialist or expert. I practice, teach and/or mentor staff.
The following topics are recommended for leaders
Proficiency Testing
Data Management
Operational Strategy
Process Optimization
Quality Management Systems
We offer multiple ways for you to take courses on these subjects
by Industry
Courses for Healthcare focus on a healthcare application of the methods and materials.
Courses for the Diagnostic Laboratory focus on applications of the methods and materials in the diagnostic laboratory.
by Level of Effort
Brainbuster® Series: Bundled courses on a specific topic. Series include the level of effort indicated by the course designation described below–Fast Track or 101
101 Courses: Lecture, assignments, case studies, reflection topics and quiz with CEUs and a certificate of completion.
Fast Track Courses: Lecture and quiz with CEUs and a certificate of completion.
Free Courses: Short lecture only–no CEUs and no certificate of completion
$175.00
Brainbuster Course Bundle: Process Optimization in the Diagnostic Laboratory
17.5 Contact hours ($175.00): In this learning path of 3 courses, you'll learn Lean principles, tools and techniques to understand where the problems exist, how to eliminate them from occurring and how to create a waste free laboratory.
Brainbuster Course Bundle: Mini-Series – Fast Track Method for Improving Diagnostic Laboratory Processes
10.0 Contact hours ($99.99): This 2 course learning path provides the methods and tools of Lean to identify process waste, defective handoffs and understand how to apply an A3 problem solving technique.
Certificate Program: Lean Facilitator for Healthcare
37 Contact Hours: ($1,295.00)/8 Week Program: This certification course will provide the facilitator with the skills required to develop, train, support, mentor, and encourage teams of front line workers. You will assist the organization by leading the teams to participate in process waste elimination. A Lean facilitator is an essential resource that will assist the Lean leader to anchor the organization’s Lean journey.
Full-Course: Developing a Quality Management System for Manufacture of Laboratory Developed Tests
4.0 Contact hours ($39.99): In this course, you will learn a 7 step proactive approach to develop a robust quality management system that will adhere to regulatory requirements for the development of laboratory developed tests.
Fast Track Course: Lean Operational Strategy: Understanding Lean Operational Principles
2.5 Contact hours. ($29.99): In this course, you will learn the Lean tools, fundamentals of work rules and understand how to apply the continuous improvement methodology of the Toyota Production System principles adaptable and specific to laboratory work flow.
8.0 Contact hours ($79.99): In this course, you will learn how labs can use data to demonstrate their value in the healthcare continuum and contribute to reducing the total cost of care.
Certificate Program: Lean Facilitator for the Diagnostic Laboratory
37 Contact hours ($1,295.00)/8 Week Program: This certification course will provide the facilitator with the skills required to develop, train, support, mentor, and encourage teams of front line workers. You will assist the organization by leading the teams to participate in process waste elimination. A Lean facilitator is an essential resource that will assist the Lean leader to anchor the organization’s Lean journey.
5.0 Contact hours ($49.99): This course is designed to teach CLIA regulatory requirements for Proficiency Testing (PT), Alternative Performance Assessment (APA) and additional good practices.
Certificate Program: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Diagnostic Laboratories
37 Contact hours ($1,295.00)/ Estimated Course Completion: 8 Weeks. You will learn Lean principles and the Six Sigma method for continuous improvement that include: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control all applicable for the skill and knowledge of the laboratorian.