AL2-C 2024: Ethanol Biomarkers

All laboratory personnel from a laboratory that participated in the AL2-C 2024 CAP/AACC Serum Alcohol/Volatiles Surveys program.

Description
Staff from laboratories participating in the AL2-C 2024 CAP/AACC Serum Alcohol/Volatiles Surveys program can individually earn CE credit by reading the Participant Summary (mailed to the institution or accessed online) and answering online learning assessment questions. The online learning assessment questions are designed to reinforce concepts and discussion points presented in the reading.

Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:

  1. Identify the different applications where ethanol testing is utilized.
  2. Describe the pharmacokinetics of ethanol.
  3. List the direct and indirect markers of ethanol exposure, the analytical methods used and the preanalytical considerations.
  4. Discuss the detection windows of ethanol biomarkers, their clinical utility, and limitations.

CE Information
CE (Continuing Education for nonphysicians): The CAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 credit(s) of continuing education. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is approved for continuing education credit in the states of California and Florida.

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) accepts this activity to meet the continuing education requirements.

Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.

The CAP recognizes that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the Customer Contact Center at 800-323-4040 option 1 or education@cap.org.

Availability
This activity and evaluation are available November 11, 2024 - November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.

CC: 7AL2C202411W.2024

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 CE
  • 1.00 Physician Participation
Course opens: 
11/11/2024
Course expires: 
11/10/2025
Cost:
$0.00

Available Credit

  • 1.00 CE
  • 1.00 Physician Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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All laboratory personnel from a laboratory that participated in the AL2-C 2024 CAP/AACC Serum Alcohol/Volatiles Surveys program may complete this activity.

Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.

The CAP recognizes that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the Customer Contact Center at 800-323-4040 option 1 or education@cap.org.

Availability
This activity and evaluation are available November 11, 2024, and expire November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.