Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems
Description
This basic-level course introduces the key elements of laboratory quality management systems (QMS), and the benefits they bring to a well-managed laboratory. The course also describes the 12 quality system essentials (QSE), and the roles and responsibilities for staff members in implementing a QMS.
Audience
Clinical and public health laboratory professionals.
Accessibility
Course content is closed captioned, where applicable, and optimized for a screen reader.
Objectives
At the end of this course, learners should be able to:
- Identify three benefits of a laboratory quality management system
- Describe the basic process of implementing a laboratory QMS
- Describe their role and responsibilities as a team member implementing laboratory QMS
- Identify the 12 quality system essentials (QSE)
Continuing Education (CE)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hour(s) P.A.C.E.® credit.
P.A.C.E.® Course Number: 288-033-24.
**How to Obtain CE**
To receive continuing education (CE), follow the steps below by August 1, 2026.
1. Register for and complete the course in OneLab REACH.
2. Pass the posttest at 70%.
3. Copy the passcode provided after passing the posttest.
4. Go to CDC TRAIN and register for the Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems (Web Based) - WB4833 course.
5. Check the box for each type of CE you wish to apply for when registering for the course.
6. Select the **Mark Completed** button on the course page in TRAIN.
7. Enter the passcode when prompted.
8. Complete the evaluation in CDC TRAIN.
You can access your certificates and transcript by visiting **Your Learning** in TRAIN.