Title 1:
Evidence-based protocols to enhance learning and retention: Introducing the Clinical Chemistry Knowledge (CliCK) Study Tool
Speaker 1:
Victoria Higgins is a Clinical Chemist at Alberta Precision Labs and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. She obtained her PhD in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology in 2019 and completed the Clinical Biochemistry Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2021, both at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include reference intervals, lipid testing, multiple sclerosis, and hemoglobinopathies. As part of the CSCC Reference Interval Harmonization Working Group, she co-leads subgroups to harmonize the reporting of lipids and lipoproteins as well as CSF analysis for multiple sclerosis investigation. She also co-leads The Lab Report CSCC podcast and co-developed the Clinical Chemistry Knowledge (CliCK) Study Tool.
Overview 1:
In today’s rapidly evolving field of laboratory medicine, professionals must continuously update their knowledge to keep pace with advancements in biomarkers and technologies, while simultaneously educating a diverse range of learners. This session will describe evidence-based protocols designed to enhance learning and retention, benefiting both learners and educators. Highlighting the crucial role of educational tools in advancing laboratory medicine education will be followed by introducing the Clinical Chemistry Knowledge (CliCK) tool. CliCK uses an evidence-based and education expert-endorsed software to enhance information recall and is the first Canadian resource of its kind. Attendees will gain insights into the content organization, interactivity, and educational approach of CliCK, ultimately understanding how this tool supports knowledge retention.
Learning Objectives 1:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Describe evidence-based protocols to optimize depth and rate of learning and retaining material
2) Navigate and utilize the Clinical Chemistry Knowledge (CliCK) study tool effectively
3) Understand the benefits of using CliCK for knowledge retention and teaching purposes
Title 2:
Canadian Clinical Biochemistry Syllabus Review
Speaker 2:
Matthew Henderson is Laboratory Director and Head of Biochemistry at Newborn Screening Ontario and Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry and the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists with a subspecialty in Laboratory Biochemical Genetics. His work is focused on improving the accuracy and efficiency of newborn screening through development and optimization of biochemical assays as well as development of data analysis approaches and tools.
Overview 2:
This presentation will describe the goals, process, approach and structure used during the review of the Canadian Clinical Biochemistry Syllabus.
Learning Objectives 2:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Describe the goals of the Canadian Clinical Biochemistry Syllabus review
2) Use Bloom’s Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs when setting objectives