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Accreditation Education Committee

Charge

To oversee, in cooperation with other Commission on Laboratory Accreditation committees, the continual development and implementation of all education activities that support the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program for Inspectors, participating laboratories and program leadership; to further the adoption of good laboratory practices; and to support the role of the CAP as the leader in laboratory accreditation.

This committee reports to the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation. View a list of the Current Committee Members.

Commitment

Time Commitment Requirements
Number of face-to-face meetings	3
Length of meetings	1 day
Typical meeting days	Friday
Meeting locations	One meeting takes place in Chicago and the others take place in two other locations.
Number of conference calls	6-8 (one-hour calls)
Hours per year	Chair 10-20, Members 5-10
Additional travel or time commitments	Chair also is a member of the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation Chair or his designee is a member of the Council on Education One member is typically a member of the Council on Accreditation Chair and members present laboratory accreditation program audioconferences (generally 1-2 each annually) Chair and members called on occasionally to serve as faculty at workshops and seminars

Activities of Committee

Reviews, develops and recommends program policies regarding Inspector Education and Qualifications.
Provides guidance on and approves the curriculum necessary for establishing and maintaining a qualified inspector pool and continuous compliance with Accreditation Requirements for participating laboratories.
Reviews and approves education activity content and delivery systems to meet participant needs and supports the College’s laboratory improvement and educational objectives.
Provides technical input and expert source recommendations for accreditation education activities including speaking engagements.
Reviews data regarding common laboratory deficiencies to update education programs.
Refines and monitors metrics that assess the effectiveness of program education.
Develops and refines mechanisms for obtaining feedback from inspected laboratories and inspectors to improve education programs and directs this information to other Council on Laboratory Accreditation committees for integration into program enhancements.
Provides guidance on program leadership training curriculum and requirements (eg, assigning commissioner training).

Expertise or Experience

Experience as a CAP inspector
Solid working knowledge of Laboratory Accreditation Program standards and requirements
Participation in Laboratory Accreditation Program training
Interest in education
Experience as faculty/presenter and knowledge of Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education and American Medical Association requirements a plus.

Benefits of Committee Membership

Develop expertise in curriculum design, development, and management.
Identify and correct inspector deficiencies (feedback to own program).
Serve as faculty at Laboratory Accreditation Program workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements.