Essentials of Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship for Clinical Lab Professionals – 3 Units CE

Course Description: Essentials of Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship for Clinical Lab Professionals

This comprehensive course is designed to empower lab professionals and aspiring consultants with the foundational knowledge and entrepreneurial skills required to launch and sustain a successful laboratory consulting business. Participants will explore key business strategies, gain a deep understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks, and learn how to leverage their expertise in the laboratory field to offer valuable consulting services. Whether you are new to consulting or looking to expand your business, this course provides actionable insights and practical tools to guide your entrepreneurial journey in the lab consulting industry.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Regulatory Landscape of Laboratory Consulting
   Gain a comprehensive understanding of critical laboratory regulations, such as CLIA, OSHA, and state-specific laws, and learn how to ensure compliance for both your clients and your consulting practice.
2. Develop Entrepreneurial Skills for Consulting Success
   Learn how to create a viable business plan, manage finances, market your services, and build a strong professional network within the healthcare and laboratory sectors to attract and retain clients.
3. Apply Laboratory Expertise to Real-World Consulting Projects
   Leverage your technical knowledge and laboratory experience to identify opportunities for improvement in lab operations, offer tailored solutions to clients, and create value through expert consulting services.

Course Author:

Michael Yu, MS, MBA, MLS(ASCP), RHIA, is a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist in California, Florida, and Hawaii. He is certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP. Michael holds a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from George Washington University and a Master of Business Administration from Loma Linda University.

He is the owner and founder of CLIA Lab Consultant, a lab consulting firm based in the Los Angeles area, serving clients worldwide, including in the UK, France, Ireland, and Canada. His consulting experience spans various industries, including AI, biotech, concierge medicine, digital pathology, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), in-vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, physician offices, reproductive endocrinology, university incubators, and urgent care centers.

Users will have 90 days to access and complete the course after purchase. If you need additional time, please email [email protected]