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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 Hematology Immunology Laboratory Management Microbiology Molecular Toxicology Transfusion Medicine/Bloodbanking
Chemistry
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.
Removal of Race from Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Equations
Eliminating race in eGFR equations.
Carbon Monoxide Management
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Growth Hormone Axis Testing: Clinical Applications and Challenges
Interpret results of GH assays.
Islet Autoantibodies for predicting Type 1 Diabetes
Use islet autoantibodies to predict type 1 diabetes.
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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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Hematology
Diagnostic Approach to Plasma Cell Proliferations
A consistent approach to thrombocytosis
Thrombocytosis: An Integrated Diagnostic Approach
Differentiating plasma cell neoplasms.
Impaired Bone Marrow Production
Accurately diagnose aplastic anemia
Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Blood Lymphocytosis
Use appropriate ancillary studies to diagnose lymphocytosis.
HiJAKed: An Approach to Polycythemia in the Era of JAK2
Navigate complex lab testing in diagnosing polycythemia vera.
Absolute Eosinophilia: A Practical Approach
Review the appropriate workup for eosinophilia and use of molecular genetic studies.
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Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (WAIHA)
Diagnose and manage patients with WAIHA.
Myeloid Neoplasms Presenting with Neutrophilia
Learn appropriate tests for chronic myeloid neoplasms.
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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
Recognizing and Resolving Workplace Harassment
Recognizing workplace harassment.
Strategies for Altering Test Utilization
Appropriate test utilization.
How to Implement the Critical Value Policy
Accurate CVAL reporting leads to better patient outcomes.
Nonconformity Management
Learn to assess risks of nonconforming events.
Wellness, Burnout, and “Lazy” Residents
Recognize and discern physician ‘burnout’ from other conditions.
Pruning the Activity Menu: When and How to Retire Clinical Tests
Work with clinicians to reduce/eliminate orders for obsolete tests.
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Microbiology
Microbiology – 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.
Detecting Trichomonas vaginalis
Be aware of available, FDA-approved/cleared methods for diagnosing this parasite.
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Histoplasmosis in the COVID Age and Beyond: A Comprehensive Review
Learn to identify histoplasmosis and who is at risk.
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Molecular
Cell-free DNA Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy
Fetal aneuploidy testing methodologies and performance characteristics.
Preanalytical Factors Affecting Molecular Testing
Molecular analysis and testing.
Liquid Biopsy – Cancer Applications and Limitations for the Practicing Pathologist
Learn about cell-free, circulating-tumor DNA testing.
Molecular Biomarkers in Solid Tumors: Drivers of Precision Oncology
Learn about biomarkers, targeted treatments to guide clinical colleagues.
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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
Approach to Platelet Refractoriness
Recognizing and evaluating platelet refractoriness.
Hospital Acquisitions: Implications for the Blood Bank Laboratory
Challenges for blook bank laboratory acquisitions.
Considerations for Using Type O Red Blood Cells
Optimize the use of type O blood
Panagglutination
Accurately diagnose aplastic anemia.
Utilization of Platelets and Plasma
Realize therapeutic considerations for cirrhosis patients.
Prophylactic Platelet Transfusions: Guidelines, Institution Development, and Products
Use evidence-based guidelines to support clinical services for platelet transfusions.
What's New in Bacterial Mitigation Strategies?
Learn new strategies for bacterial mitigation in platelets.
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Testing and Transfusing Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Learn about important transfusion considerations for SCD patients.
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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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