FLORIDA STATE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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1 FLORIDA STATE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCE KEISER UNIVERSITY, S. US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, Florida For more information, call (904) or SATURDAY, July 25, :30 am 1:30 pm REGISTRATION (1 st floor lobby) PROGRAM 8:00 am 8:50 am 1. FLORIDA LABORATORY PERSONNEL LAW AND RULES 1 contact hour As a licensed Clinical Laboratory Employee in the state, it is your responsibility to be familiar Law/Rules with the law and rules that govern the laboratory profession. Ignorance of the law is never a valid excuse if you are cited for non-compliance. CARLEEN VAN SICLEN, MS, MLS (ASCP) CM, TS (ABB) Governor Appointee, Chair, Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Education Coordinator, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville 8:00 am 8:50 am 2. INFECTIOUS DISEASE TESTING AT THE POINT OF CARE 1 contact hour Antigen/antibody detection, molecular testing and other systems have transformed Microbiology Clinical Microbiology from a confirmatory to a diagnostic service. As these methods mature, they have the potential to move ever closer to the point of care (bedside, chairside in an acute care area or physician s office). This presentation will review current systems for Infectious Disease Point of Care Testing and evaluate future priorities and possibilities. PAUL YATES, BS, DLM (ASCP), CIC (CBIC) Infection Control Director, Health First, Melbourne 8:00 am 8:50 am 3. MONONUCLEOSIS THE KISSING DISEASE 1 contact hour The real name for this contagious disease is the Epstein-Barr Virus. Causes, symptoms, Immunology/Serology tests, diagnosis, treatments and drugs will be discussed. SOLOMON GOLDENBERG, MSc, FRCGP, RMA (AMT),, Neurology Associates Group, Miami, (Formerly a Physician from London, England). 9:00 am 9:50 am 4. TRANSFUSION THERAPY 1.0 contact hour A review of the different blood components and the indication for their use. Immunohematology GENEVIEVE GREEN, MBA, BSMT (ASCP), Blood Bank, Baptist Health, Kendall Adjunct Professor, Miami Dade College, Medical Campus, Miami

2 SATURDAY, July 25,2015 CONTINUED 9:00 am 9:50 am 5. TROPONIN: AN UPDATE TO ASSAY REFERENCE VALUES AND 1 contact hour INTERPRETATION Chemistry Have you gotten rid of the grey zone in your lab? A brief review of the latest recommendations for the use of cardiac troponin to diagnose cardiovascular diseases will be presented. Also, the discussion of the results of a detailed study which included the 99 th percentile revision and cardiac troponin reference values and report interpretation adjustments. CARLOS A. LOPEZ-RIVERA, PhD, MT (ASCP) Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Chemistry Department Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland 9:00 am 11:55 am 6. SPANGLISH 101 FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS 3 contact hours Finding it difficult to communicate with your Hispanic patients who do not speak English? Supv / Admin Learn key medical words and phrases which will enable you to make these patients feel more Workshop at ease and enable you to get information from them, thereby giving them the best care possible. NAOMI MELVIN, PhD, MT, CLC(AMT), President, Patient Care Practitioners, LLC, Chipley President, World of Wellness Online2U, Sdn, Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 9:50 am 10:05 am COFFEE / DONUT BREAK 10:05 am 11:55 am SPANGLISH 101 CONTINUED 10:05 am - 10:55 am 7. AUTOIMMUNE VASCULITIS A DIFFICULT DIAGNOSIS 1 contact hour This presentation will discuss the clinical aspects of various forms of autoimmune vasculitis Immunology/Serology and the laboratory tests that can assist the clinician in making the diagnosis. We will look at traditional tests and newer testing schemes for antibodies that are associated with vasculitis. Dr. ERIC S. HOY, Ph.D., SI(ASCP) Clinical Professor (retired), Department of Healthcare Sciences, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas Texas Sponsored by: GLOBAL FOCUS MARKETING and DISTRIBUTION, Ltd. 10:05 am - 10:55 am 8. WHEN ZOMBIES ATTACK! 1 contact hour Inspired by the CDC, this lecture will help prepare you for a Zombie Apocalypse Supv./Admin./Safety (or Hurricanes, Tornados, or any other natural disaster). KATHLEENE HARDY, AA/AS, RMA(AMT) Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Coordinator, Reproductive Medicine Group, Tampa 11:05 am 11:55 am 9. HIV / AIDS UPDATE 1 contact hour Modes of transmission; prevention; testing; workplace exposure protocols; treatment; HIV / AIDS claims of possible cure, etc. KAREN KELLY, MLS (ASCP), Microbiology Supervisor, Watson Clinic LLP Micro Lab, Lakeland 11:05 am 11:55 am 10. THE RBC S OF ANEMIA 1 contact hour This presentation will focus on how to identify abnormal RBC morphology as it correlates with Hematology different types of anemia s; correlation of RBC Indicies with the RBC Morphology and any additional laboratory tests, as they are related to these anemia s. WILMA SANCHEZ, MT (ASCP), Urgent Care Laboratory Manager Miami Children s Hospital, Miami 11:55 am 12:40 pm LUNCH (included) DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS

3 SATURDAY, July 25,2015 CONTINUED 12:40 pm 1:30 pm 11. CHROMOSOMES, OUR (Genetic) BOOK OF LIFE 1 contact hour A change in the number or structure of chromosomes can cause problems with growth, Molecular Pathology development, and function of the body s systems. We will take a look at what chromosomes are, how important they are to cell growth, and a molecular laboratory s approach with assisting in diagnosis. OZZIE SKINNER, MT (AMT), CLT (HHS), MAOM Supervisor, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, VA Medical Center, Tampa 12:40 pm 2:30 pm 12. IDENTIFICATION AND PREVENTION OF MEDICAL ERRORS 2 contact hours Understand why errors occur and the efforts that have been made to prevent them. Medical Errors Participate in group exercises utilizing standard tools for identification, analysis, remediation, and prevention of errors in healthcare settings. VALERIE FULDAUER, MSHL, MT (ASCP) Ethics and Compliance Officer JFK Medical Center, Atlantis 12:40 pm 2:30 pm 13. INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL FOR LAB PERSONNEL 2 contact hours This two hour course will introduce basic Excel concepts that will be useful in the Supv. / Admin. clinical laboratory. In addition to reviewing basic formatting for Excel spreadsheets, some advanced concepts will be explored to include how to develop advanced schedules, introduction to correlation concepts and basic Excel programming. Dr. LEROY MELL, PhD., MBA, HCLD (ABB) Senior Director, Laboratory, Piedmont Healthcare, Atlanta 1:40 pm 2:30 pm 14. IQCP; ONE DOWN, ONE TO GO. WHERE ARE YOU WITH YOUR PLAN? 1 contact hour The deadline for implementation is rapidly approaching. This presentation will provide Supv. / Admin. the attendee with a reminder for the approaching deadline for implementation of the new CMS quality control option. Participants will learn the key concepts of and components to construct a plan. Key resources for further information will also be provided. EDWINA SZELAG, MHM, BSMT (ASCP) Executive Director, On-site Laboratory Consulting, LLC, Melbourne 2:30 pm 2:55 pm REFRESHMENT BREAK DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS 2:55 pm 3:45 pm 15. HYPERCOAGULABLE STATES DIC AND DVT 1 contact hour Review of the hypercoagulable states with emphasis on DIC and DVT causes, Hematology symptoms, and treatments. Dr. NILIA MADAN, MBA, MLS(ASCP)SH Program Coordinator and Professor, Clinical Laboratory Science Program School of Health Sciences, Miami Dade College, Medical Campus, Miami 2:55 pm 3:45 pm 16. PREPARING FOR AN INSPECTION 1 contact hour Whether you are preparing your lab for an initial laboratory licensure inspection or making Supv. / Admin. sure that you and your professional colleagues are keeping up with all the required record keeping and compliance regulations to keep that license, there are some very important basics that you MUST be adhering to and demonstrating, to assure optimum patient safety and quality care. These will be discussed as well as some tips that relate to specific departments/disciplines in the laboratory. Dr. BARBARA SOTOLONGO, Ph.D., MB (ASCP) DNA Manager, First Choice Laboratory, Fort Lauderdale

4 SATURDAY, July 25, 2015 CONTINUED 2:55 pm 3:45 pm 17. CYSTIC FIBROSIS: THE REAL STORY 1 contact hour This presentation is an overview of Cystic Fibrosis and introduces participants to some General of the newest technologies in diagnosis and treatment. The major topics covered include: CF Basics; CF Testing: sweat testing versus genetic testing; CF Treatment and Therapies; and a short case study of the effects of living with CF will be presented for discussion. DEBORAH JANECZKO, M.Ed, RMA (AMT), Educational / Healthcare Consultant; Program Director/Faculty, Medical Assistant Program, Midway College, Ky. Online 4:00 pm 4:45 pm FLORIDA STATE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OPEN TO ALL AMT MEMBERS AND GUESTS. CE CREDITS PROVIDED BY: STATE OF FLORIDA (through C E BROKER) # and AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS Scroll down for the pre-registration form with information about the Hotel and directions to the Keiser University campus.

5 REGISTRATION FORM JULY 25, 2015 CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCE KEISER UNIVERSITY, S. US Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, Florida For more information, call (904) or Name PRE-REGISTRATION FEES Prior to 5/15/15 Address After July 15, 2015 or at the door, add $10 City State Zip MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS STUDENTS address: Full day: $50 $55 $30 Phone: home work ½ day $30 $35 $20 Employer Full day includes lunch. Student: Yes No School Program AMT Member: Yes No AMT Membership # Member of another Professional Organization? (please indicate name) Your job, license or certification classification: Dir Supv CLC AHI MT MLT CMLA RMA RDA RPT Make checks payable to : FSSAMT Mail to: FSSAMT, c/o Kay Fergason, 3712 Arava Drive, Green Cove Springs, Florida Please circle the number of each lecture you plan to attend: DO NOT circle them all 3 classes are going on at the same time all day Directions to Keiser University: S. U S Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, Florida From I 95, exit at the Gatlin Blvd. exit #118. Go EAST on S.W Gatlin Blvd for 3.2 miles to S. W Port St. Lucie turn left and follow it 0.6 miles to U S Hwy 1. Turn left (NORTH), go 0.4 miles. Keiser University is on the right (set back off road in Shopping Plaza). Blvd, From the Florida Turnpike, exit on Port St. Lucie Blvd, Go EAST for 1 mile. Turn right on S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd (SR 716 E) and follow it 4 miles to U S Hwy 1. Turn left (NORTH), go 0.4 miles. Keiser University is on the right (set back off road in Shopping Plaza). FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS, OUR HOST HOTEL IS THE HOLIDAY INN, S. US 1, Port St. Lucie, Florida (located 1 block north of Keiser University on US Hwy. 1. (772) Ask for the AMT special rate of $70 plus tax.