Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems
Description
This basic-level course provides information on the key elements of laboratory quality management systems for clinical and public health laboratory professionals.
Audience
Clinical and public health laboratory professionals.
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:
- Identify three benefits of a laboratory quality management system (QMS)
- Describe the basic process of implementing a laboratory QMS
- Describe their role and responsibilities as a team member implementing laboratory QMS
- Identify the 12 quality system essentials (QSE)
Continuing Education (CE)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hour(s) P.A.C.E.® credit.
P.A.C.E.® Course Number: 288-033-24.
**How to Obtain CE**
To receive continuing education (CE), follow the steps below by August 1, 2026.
1. Register for and complete the course in OneLab REACH.
2. Pass the posttest at 70%.
3. Copy the passcode provided after passing the posttest.
4. Go to CDC TRAIN and register for the Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems (Web Based) - WB4833 course.
5. Check the box for each type of CE you wish to apply for when registering for the course.
6. Select the **Mark Completed** button on the course page in TRAIN.
7. Enter the passcode when prompted.
8. Complete the evaluation in CDC TRAIN.
You can access your certificates and transcript by visiting **Your Learning** in TRAIN.