Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Intended Audience: This program is designed as an educational and training tool for MLS, MT, and MLT personnel, medical laboratory science students and interns, pathology residents, and practicing pathologists.
Author Information: Suzanne H. Butch, MA, MLS(ASCP)<sup>CM</sup>, SBB, DLM is currently working on special projects for the Department of Pathology at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She formerly worked in Quality Assurance in the Department of Pathology and as the Administrative Manager for Healthcare, Blood Bank & Transfusion Service at the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She holds a Bachelors in Medical Technology from the University of Michigan, a Masters's Degree in Management and Supervision from Central Michigan University, and Certifications as a Specialist in Blood Bank, as a Quality Audit and as a Diplomate in Laboratory Medicine.
Reviewer Information:
Joy Gould, MS, SBBCM(ASCP)CCM,BB, MLT, CQIA(ASQ), CPHQ received a Master of Science from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA and a Bachelor of Science from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. She is a Teaching Assistant Professor and the Director of Academic and Corporate Initiatives for the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology at Thomas Jefferson University. She held the position of Transfusion Medicine Supervisor for both Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital for 12 years. Joy has been a Medical Technologist for over 37 years, 23 in a blood bank supervisory capacity.
Rory Huschka, M.Ed., MLS(ASCP), has over 20 years of experience as a medical technologist, technical supervisor, professor, and manager. He is the former Director of Medical Laboratory Science and Medical Laboratory Technician Programs at Brookline College. Rory holds a BS degree in Medical Technology from North Dakota State University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership.