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Designed for the busy practicing pathologist, the CAP’s Clinical Pathology Improvement Program (CPIP) offers online CME courses in topics like Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular, Toxicology, Transfusion Medicine/Bloodbanking, and Laboratory Management. Authored by pathologists who are experts in their specialties, the CPIP courses offer pathologists CME credits while providing opportunities to learn more about specialized topics and to keep abreast of current scientific knowledge.
CPIP courses are practical and easily applied to your work. The interactive case-based approach builds as you move through the materials, unveiling additional information – just like in the real world. Because CPIP is an online program, the courses listed below are available when and where the learner is ready.
Consider CPIPs if you are a:
Pathologist with clinical and/or laboratory management responsibilities
Pathologist seeking CME or MOC credits in clinical pathology
Subspecialty clinical pathologist who needs to keep current
Pathology resident preparing for boards in clinical pathology
Whether choosing to purchase individual cases, released monthly, or selecting an annual subscription, each CPIP case will help you to gain the knowledge you need to stay at the forefront of diagnosing illnesses.
CPIP addresses many topic areas. See a list of all current CPIP cases, or choose from available current courses below.
Chemistry Coagulation Cytogenetics Hematology Immunology Laboratory Management Microbiology Molecular Toxicology Transfusion Medicine/Bloodbanking
Chemistry
How to Interpret Laboratory Iron Studies
Recognizing iron deficiency/iron excess and testing relevancy.
Preanalytical Conditions and Analytical Interferences Affecting Common Core Laboratory Electrolyte Assays
Obstacles impacting core laboratory electrolyte assays.
Hemoglobin A1c in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Diabetes
Uses and limitations of HgA1c measurement.
Technical Fundamentals of Blood Gases
Challenges in blood gas testing.
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Coagulation
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT) with Prolonged Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)
Learn the impact of preanalytic variables on PT and aPTT.
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Cytogenetics
B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (B-ALL) With ETV6::RUNX1
Accurate diagnosis and classification of B-ALL
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Hematology
Dealing With Hematologic Pleural Effusions: What Not to Miss
Understanding the complexities of hematologic pleural effusions.
A Diagnostic Approach to Hemoglobinopathies
Proper utilization and understanding of diagnostic tests in hemoglobinopathies
A Contemporary Approach to Lymphocytosis
Identify abnormal lymphocyte morphology
Diagnostic Approach to Monocytosis
Appropriate workup of monocytic proliferations
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Immunology
A Practical, Case-Based Guide for Evaluation of Cushing Syndrome
Minimize false-positives in diagnosing Cushing Syndrome.
Biotin Interference in Immunoassay: A Potential Cause of Diagnostic Error
Be aware of and mitigate biotin interferences.
Detecting Latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection Using Interferon-Gamma Release Assays
Learn how IGRAs help diagnose latent TB.
hCG: Testing options and challenges
Gain knowledge to assist clinicians with ordering and interpretation of hCG tests.
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Laboratory Management
Setting Up a Provider-Performed Microscopy Testing Laboratory for a Women’s Health Clinic
Understanding the intricacies of provider-performed microscopy.
Burnout and Wellness
Recognize and discern physician ‘burnout’ from other conditions.
Risk Management in the Pathology Practice: Cybersecurity
Identify cybersecurity risk in pathology.
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Microbiology
Babesiosis: From Hematology to TransfusionLearn More and/or Buy Now Updating Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Breakpoints
Identifying and applying updated breakpoints
Clostridioides difficile: A Persistent Diagnostic Dilemma
Optimal C. difficile testing criteria.
Molecular Syndromic Testing for Gastroenteritis
Advantages and disadvantages of GI panels.
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Molecular
Liquid Biopsy: Cancer Applications and Limitations for the Practicing Pathologist
Understanding the advantages and limitations of liquid biopsy.
Molecular Techniques Decoded: How to Understand, Compare, and Choose a Molecular Test
Molecular testing techniques.
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Toxicology
Urine Drug Testing for Chronic Noncancer Pain Management
Interpret urine drug tests for compliance and treatment.
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Transfusion Medicine/Bloodbanking
ABO Discrepancies Part 2
Understanding the complexities of the ABO system.
Blood Bank Recalls and Market Withdrawals
Understanding the complexity of market withdrawals and recalls.
Febrile Transfusion Reactions: A Practical, Case-Based Guide to Quick and Accurate Diagnosis
Understanding febrile transfusion reactions risks and diagnosis.
Blood Bank Lookbacks
Understanding the lookback process of blood transfusions.
Navigating Blood Bank Regulations for the General Practice Pathologist
Blood bank regulations and transfusion safety
ABO Discrepancy
ABO discrepancy in pre-transfusion testing.
Navigating Blood Bank Regulations for the General Practice Pathologist
Blood bank regulations and transfusion safety
Von Willebrand Disease: Principles of Diagnosis and Management
Accurate diagnosis and interpretation of Von Willebrand disease
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For more options on other pathology topics for CME, search our course catalog.
Resources
The CAP offers several other resources related to topics of clinical pathology and laboratory management.
Articles
- Pathology Resident Burnout
- A Strategy for Addressing Adversity Makes All the Difference
- The Updates of Molecular Testing in T-Cell Malignancies
- CHIPping Away at CHIP (or What It Means If Your Heme of Solid Tumor NGC Panel Identifies CH)
- Molecular Oncology Testing in the Pediatric Population
- Biomarker Testing for Lung Adenocarcinoma in 2021 – Summary for Practicing Pathologist
- How Good are COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Diagnostic PCR Tests?
- The Imprecision in Precision Medicine
- Testing of Specimens From Patients With Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma
- Modern Genomic Profiling in Myeloid Disorders and Acute Leukemia: A Practical Approach
- Rapid Molecular Panels for the Identification of Bloodstream Pathogens
- Going Beyond Driver Mutations in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Next-Generation Sequencing for HLA Genotyping
- The 'Liquid' Biopsy
- Utilization Management
- Clinical Implementation of Pharmacogenomic Testing
- 5 Lessons for Avoiding Burnout and Finding Fulfillment as a Pathologist
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