Pricing: $25.00

NOTE: Registration is required to attend this seminar. By registering in advance you will receive refreshments, trained status as a CAP inspector and the opportunity to claim CME/CE credit.

This seminar fulfills both the team leader and team member training requirements.

This in-person training seminar is intended for pathologists, medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, pathology trainees, and PhD laboratory directors involved in inspecting reproductive medicine testing facilities.

Description
In collaboration with the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) and the College of Reproductive Biology (CRB), the CAP has developed an accreditation program specifically designed for the unique needs of reproductive laboratories.

This in-person program was created with the primary objective of improving the quality of laboratory services through voluntary participation, professional peer review, education, and compliance with established performance standards.

Experience has shown that laboratorians already possess the technical knowledge regarding good laboratory practices. The purpose of this seminar is to demonstrate effective inspecting techniques so that inspectors will be more confident and comfortable performing inspections.

Specific topics to be reviewed:

1. The overall inspection process.
2. Team preparation.
3. Practical “how to” tips of conducting the inspection, and documenting the findings.
4. Determining compliance with not only the accreditation requirements unique to embryology, andrology and cryobiology testing, but also the applicable requirements from the Laboratory General, All Common, and Reproductive Laboratory checklists.
5. A review of the requirements specific to the laboratory director.

Sessions include presentations, discussions regarding inspection scenarios, and hands-on document reviews.

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

1. Prepare and perform an inspection using the CAP resources.
2. Use generally accepted techniques to produce consistent inspection findings.
3. Identify deficiencies and recommendations and document findings.
4. Identify compliance requirements unique to embryology, andrology, and cryobiology.

Authors/Faculty
Joe Conaghan, PhD, HCLD
Susan Jacobs, MHA, BSMT(ASCP)
Steven Podraza, MLS(ASCP)
Richard M. Scanlan, MD, FCAP

Logistics Information

• May 8, 2026 (IN-PERSON ONLY SEMINAR)
  12:30 PM - 6:30 PM (PDT)
  
  JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
  Grand Ballroom CDE
  221 N Rampart Blvd
  Las Vegas, Nevada, 89145
  Phone: (877) 622-3140
  https://www.aab.org/aab/Confhotel.asp

CME/CE Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE (Continuing Education for non-physicians): The CAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.25 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.

Payment Information
To pay with a check, print a copy of this page and send it with your check to the address below. You will be notified when your payment has been processed and you have been registered into the activity.

College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at [email protected] or fax at 847-832-8006.

Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, please notify CAP Learning as soon as possible by calling 800 323-4040 option 1 or via e-mail to [email protected] two weeks prior to the scheduled event.

Credit Claim Availability
This activity is available May 8, 2026 - July 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM (CT). You must claim credit by this date and time.

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