Program Goals
This program is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare and laboratory professionals who are interested in Real-time PCR for Molecular Diagnostics.
Educational Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:- Discuss the evolution of traditional end point PCR to real-time PCR
- Describe the principles of real-time PCR
- Identify the available technology for performing real-time PCR
- Define the advantages of real-time PCR for clinical testing
- Review issues with implementation of real-time PCR in the clinical laboratory
Credit Designation – Lab Professional, P.A.C.E.®
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science’s Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®) Program will provide 1.0 contact hour of credit
Commercial Support Statement
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Molecular.
Faculty
Richard L. Hodinka, Ph.D.Director, Clinical Virology Laboratory
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interests
Instructors, planners, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
Faculty Disclosures
| Name | Type | Commercial Supporter |
|---|---|---|
| Richard L. Hodinka, Ph.D. |
Consultant |
Abbott Molecular |
How to Obtain P.A.C.E.® Credit
Viewers are expected to complete the presentation before attempting to submit contact information and the session evaluation. Successful completion will lead to the issuance of a certificate for 1.0 contact hour of P.A.C.E.® approved continuing education. To receive credit, the course must be completed before December 2007. No post-test is required through April 30, 2007; after that date a quiz must be completed to earn credit.If you attended the live presentation on November 2, 2006, and have already received P.A.C.E.® credit for this program, you are not eligible for additional credit.
Participation in this activity should be completed in approximately 1.0 hours. Please follow these steps in order to receive P.A.C.E.® credit for viewing the webcast:
- Read all of the information above.
- View the complete webcast program.
- Click on the link to apply for P.A.C.E.® credit.
- Complete the online registration (registration is free).
- Complete the online test and/or evaluation. Participants must receive a test score of at least 70% (if taken after April 30, 2007) and answer all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
- After successfully completing the online test and/or evaluation, your application will be processed by the continuing education provider and your certificate will be sent to you. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process.
Should you have any P.A.C.E.® questions regarding this activity, please contact:
ASCLS P.A.C.E.®
6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817-1574
Ph: 301-657-2768
Fx: 301-657-2909
http://www.ascls.org/
For technical difficulties, please consult our Technical Instructions.
Release date: November 2006
Expiration date: November 2007
"The Reality of Real-Time PCR"
