Educational Webinars
2013 Webinar Series
Download the 2013 ASCT webinar registration form and mail or email to ASCT with payment. You will receive your webinar access information via email from ASCT after payment is received. Using your email address, the ASCT will send you the link to access the webinar. Participants can choose to hear the audio via the phone or over their computer speakers. Each webinar will offer one CE credit as defined by the ASCP CMP.
All Members and Non-Members may purchase ASCT educational webinars online by clicking here.
January 15, 2013 @ 2:00pm EST
The Evolving Role of the Cytotechnologist: Under the Micrscope
By: Angela Sorenson, MA, SCT(ASCP)
Oeprations Manager
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
- A better understanding how one lab reorganized testing and resources to remain viable in a rapidly changing laboratory environment.
- Gain knowledge of different testing methods that cytotechnologists can utilize their skills including FISH, circulating tumor cells, immunostaining of estrogen/progesterone and Her-2 status breast cancer and marking of tumor areas for molecular studies.
March 19, 2013 @ 2:00pm EST
Principles of Fixation and Staining for Cytopreparation
By: Beth Cox, SCT/HTL(ASCP)QIHC
Consultant for Histology & Cytology
West Branch, MI
- Understand the mechanism and use of various fixatives for cytology.
- Understand the selection and use of various reagents and stains.
- Effectively troubleshoot fixation and staining problems.
May 23, 2013 @ 2:00pm EST
Personnel Management in the Cytology Lab
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By: Maria Friedlander MPA, CT(ASCP)
Lab Manager, Cytology Service
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- Review requirements for personnel working in the cytology laboratory.
- Discuss process, activities and records associated with personnel management including developing job descriptions, job orientation, job training, competency assessment, performance evaluation, continuing education and professional development, with a focus on cytology personnel.
- Identify the role and responsibilities of lab management in each of the above activities.
July 10, 2013 2:00pm EST
Cervical Cytology: Diagnostic Challenges and Update on Management Guidelines
Diane Davis Davey, M.D.
Professor of Pathology and Assistant Dean
University of Central Florida and Orlando VAMC
Orlando, FL
Educational Objectives:
• List each Bethesda cervical cytology category, and discuss diagnostic challenges and pitfalls for each
• Discuss new and revised consensus based guidelines for follow-up and management of abnormal cervical cytology results
• Propose optimal ways to evaluate and follow women with cervical cytology specimen adequacy limitations
September 4, 2013 2:00pm EST
Safety Strategies in the Cytology Laboratory
Dan Scungio
Laboratory Safety Officer, Sentara Healthcare
Dan The Lab Safety Man, Laboratory Safety Consultant.
Educational Objectives:
• Understand the potential safety pitfalls associated with Cytology practices
• Learn methods to avoid common injuries and exposures during cytology procedures
• Explain methods to reduce risk to laboratory employees
2012 Webinar Series
Download the webinar registration form and mail or email to ASCT with payment. Archived webinars are available for purchase and will be accessable for one year after date of initial webinar. All subscriptions last for 12 months from the date of the live webinar with access to the course available for the entire 12 month period. Therefore labs are ensured that all of their staff members can view the program. A CMLE certificate will be mailed after each individual’s complete viewing of each webinar.
Gearing Up for ICD-10 Coding: You Don't Have To Be an ICD9 Expert To Do It
Clinical Instructor & Program Instructor, School of Cytotechnology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Review of Revenue Cycle Management and the cytology lab.
- Roll out ICD-10 coding changes in terms of billing compliance.
- Discuss cross-walking techniques for sucess.
- Provide ideas on how to implement changes to clients for a smooth transition and maintaining reimbursement.
July 31, 2012 @ 2:00pm EST
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: What do they mean for me?
By: Ann T. Moriarty, MD
Co-Chairman, Work Group 6
Cytopathologist
AmeriPath, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
- Understand the recommended cervical cancer screening strategy based upon the prevalence of cervical cancer in the population, age stratification, vaccination status and the individual relative risk of invasive cervical cancer.
- Understand the development of the ACS/ASCCP/ASCP guidelines and the process of arriving at the recommendations.
- Understand the role of HPV testing in primary cervical cancer screening, and the preferred use of HPV testing in various age groups.
September 25, 2012 @ 2:00pm EST
SOP: An Important Form of Laboratory Communication
By: Debora A. Smith, CT(ASCP)
Cytology Supervisor
The Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
- Understanding the importance of written procedures as evidence of compliance with federal regulations.
- How to write a procedure using federal, institutional, and departmental guidelines.
- Using on-line programs and other appropriate locations to post procedures.
November 13, 2012 @ 2:00pm EST
CAP Inspections Tips
By: David Chhieng, MD, MBA, MSHI, MA(Hon)
Director of Cytology and Outreach Service
Department of Pathology, Yale University
New Haven, CT
Janie Roberson, SCT(ASCP)
Manager
Anatomic Pathology
New Haven, CT
- Explain the rational of 2010 checklist redesign.
- Understand the 2011 Cytopathology Checklist Updates.
- Review of 2011 top deficiencies list for cytopathology.
- Offer practical tips and strategies for preparedness.
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