The goal of this report is to improve the quality and usefulness of laboratory
services for genetic testing to achieve better health outcomes for the
public. Upon completion of this educational activity, the reader should be
able to 1) describe the recommended good laboratory practices for each of the
three phases of the molecular genetic testing process; 2) describe
qualifications, responsibilities, and competency of laboratory personnel; 3)
describe planning for introducing molecular genetic testing; and 4) describe
how to ensure the confidentiality of patient information in molecular genetic
testing for heritable diseases and conditions.
·Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Credit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited as a provider of
Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's
Commission on Accreditation.
This activity provides 2.5 contact hours.
·Continuing Medical Education (CME) for Non-Physicians credit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designated this educational
activity for a maximum of CDC designates this educational activity for a
maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
·Continuing Medical Education (CME) for Physicians Credit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should
only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
activity.
·Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) credit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a designated provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National
Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is a
designated event for the
Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES)
to receive 2.5 Category I contact hours in health education, CDC provider
number GA0082.
·Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been approved as an
Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education
and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. The
CDC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 IACET CEU’s for this program.
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The response form must be completed and returned electronically, by fax, or
by mail, postmarked no later than one year from the publication date of this
report, for eligibility to receive award credit.
