This in-person training seminar is intended for pathologists, PhDs, clinical laboratory scientists, and pathology trainees involved in inspecting molecular pathology and/or cytogenetics laboratories.

Description
During the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) 2024 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) will offer an in-person inspector training program specifically designed for the unique needs of cytogenetics and molecular pathology inspectors.

The purpose of this in-person only seminar is to demonstrate effective inspection techniques so that inspectors will be more confident and comfortable performing inspections. Specific topics include the overall inspection process (eg, preparation, practical “how-to” tips of conducting the inspection, and documenting the findings), as well as determining compliance with not only the accreditation requirements unique to cytogenetics and molecular pathology, but also the applicable requirements from the Laboratory General and All Common Checklists.

Emphasis will be placed on the inspection of laboratories performing inherited disease and somatic testing by Sanger Sequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS) methodologies. NGS validation, quality control, interpretation, and result reporting will also be discussed. In addition, shared checklist requirements addressing in situ hybridization and array-based testing using the Cytogenetics and Molecular Pathology Checklists will be presented, as well as other Cytogenetics Checklist-specific requirements.

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

1. Use CAP resources to prepare for an inspection.
2. Describe generally accepted techniques to produce consistent inspection findings.
3. Identify deficiencies and recommendations and appropriately document findings.
4. Identify compliance with requirements unique to molecular pathology and cytogenetics.

Authors/Faculty
Yassmine M. Akkari, PhD, FACMG
Christine Braun, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB
Michael B. Datto, MD, PhD, FCAP
Ericka J. Olgaard, DO, FCAP

Logistics Information

• March 12, 2024 (IN-PERSON ONLY SEMINAR)
  8:00 am - 12:30 pm (ET)

Delta Hotels Toronto
Kensington Ballroom
75 Lower Simcoe Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5J 3A6

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 4.25 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 live educational activity for a maximum of 4.25 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.

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 education@cap.org two weeks prior to the scheduled event.

Credit Claim Availability
This activity is available March 12, 2024 - May 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM (CT). You must claim credit by this date and time.

CC: LAPACMG1203R.2024

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