October 27, 2018 – Caesars Windsor
This full-day of innovative education is designed for anyone in the medical laboratory world.
9:00am |
Registration & Breakfast |
09:30am |
Welcome Remarks |
9:45am |
A New Outlook on Quality
Julie Coffey, MLT, ART, CQA, CMQ/OE
It is critical to understand that the running of a quality system is not a lonely job for the quality manager, and that there are places for joy, generosity, creativity and empowerment. This session will take a look at the key quality system elements, suggest the ultimate intention of each, and identify the golden opportunities to create processes that are purposeful, inclusive and infuse a new outlook on quality.
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10:45am |
Break |
11:00am |
Infectious Diseases in Southern Ontario
W. David Colby, MSc, MD, FRCPC
A lighthearted summary of infectious diseases (bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic) with a focus on infections endemic to or common to Southern Ontario.
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12:15pm |
Lunch Buffet |
1:15pm |
Genetic Testing in Obstetrics and Gynecology: How laboratory assays impact providers and patients
Melissa A. Hicks, MS CGC
A look at the impact and implications of reproductive genetic testing technologies from the eyes of a clinical-turned-laboratory genetic counselor. Delve into how the diagnostic power and limitations of assays like circulating cell-free DNA screening, next-generation sequencing carrier screening panels, and prenatal aCGH/SNP, and appreciate how they affect the patients who are on the receiving end of a finalized report.
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2:30pm |
Break |
2:45pm |
Marijuana Legalization Update
Constable Shane Miles
Session info TBA
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4:00pm |
Closing Remarks |