Assessing Laboratory Training Needs

Course Description

A training needs assessment is a process that identifies the gap between the current and desired performance of laboratory staff, then selecting the best training solution to close the gap. This course guides learners through the application of CDC’s Quality Training Standard #1: Training needs assessment informs training development. The strategies and practices covered are adaptable across different laboratory training types, including eLearning, in-person training, and hands-on approaches such as the “See one, do one, teach one” method.

Audience

This basic-level course is intended for public health and clinical laboratory professionals who develop and deliver laboratory training.

Accessibility

Course content is closed captioned, where applicable, and optimized for a screen reader.

Objectives

At the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Explain the process for conducting a laboratory training needs assessment.
• Identify at least two methods used to gather information on a laboratory training audience.
• Recall at least one example of synchronous, asynchronous, and blended training modality.