Risk Management Made Simple eLearning
Identify, assess, and manage risks using practical tools designed for medical laboratory and diagnostic imaging services.
Target Audience:
Medical laboratory and diagnostic imaging personnel at all levels. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to risk management and is suitable for those who are new to the topic.
Note: Risk management is not a requirement of the ICHSC Quality Assurance Program. Participants in that program may find the material useful in supporting quality improvement activities. All are welcome.
Description:
This course introduces the fundamental principles of risk management and provides practical tools to support compliance, quality management, and ongoing improvement. Participants will learn how risk management supports accreditation requirements and informed decision-making in medical laboratory and diagnostic imaging services. The course covers common risk assessment methods and practical approaches for identifying, assessing, and responding to risks in daily operations. Whether you are new to quality management or building on existing knowledge, this course will help you manage risks in a structured and consistent way.
- Access to ISO 15189: Access to the ISO 15189 standard or the AC Diagnostics Accreditation Requirements may be helpful but is not required.
- Course Structure: The course follows a structured sequence that builds knowledge step by step. We recommend completing each topic in order. After completing the course, you may return to any topic at any time for review without sequence restrictions to refresh your knowledge and support ongoing improvement.
- Knowledge Checks: Knowledge check questions appear throughout the course. You must answer each question correctly before moving forward. There is no limit on the number of attempts.
- Completion Time: The course takes approximately three to four hours to complete.
Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain fundamental risk management concepts and their role within a quality management system.
- Identify situations that require a risk assessment.
- Apply risk assessment methods proactively to address potential issues.
- Apply risk assessment methods in response to identified events or concerns.
- Evaluate risks associated with the introduction of new equipment and processes.
- Conduct risk assessments using practical methodologies.
- Use process maps to identify and assess risks within workflows.
- Use severity-probability grids to evaluate and prioritize risks.
- Apply Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to assess process vulnerabilities.
- Incorporate risk management activities into existing quality management processes.
Price: $300
Duration: Access to the course is available for two years from the date of purchase.