Expert training for healthcare, with emphasis on the diagnostic laboratory.
Full Level Courses include: Several instructional videos, quiz, Reflection questions and anassignment.
4.0 Contact hours ($39.99): In this course, you will learn the A3 Problem Solving approach to improvement. An A3 is a team-based data and process driven structured Lean method to eliminate defects. You will learn the A3 problem solving process: Gather the team, note the details of the problem, collect data, brainstorm and implement solutions all based on data.
4.0 Contact hours ($39.99): In this course, you will learn how to plan, prepare, organize, execute and facilitate a 5 S workplace organizational methodology that include the following phases: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize and Sustain.
6.0 Contact hours ($59.99): Kaizen Event is a synergistic rapid improvement methodology focused on creating productive change by improving a process by the use of Lean tools. Kaizen events are planned, prepared and conducted in alignment with the strategy, goals and objectives of the organization.
8.0 Contact hours ($79.99): In this course, you will learn how labs can use data to demonstrate their value in the healthcare continuum and contribute to reducing the total cost of care.
6.0 Contact hours ($59.99): In this course, you will learn how to conduct an observation in the area of improvement and understand how to follow a unit of work through the process in order to gain an understanding of the the origin, reason, handoffs and path of a defect. “Go and see” event allows us to understand actual value-add activities in comparison to wasteful defective processes.
6.0 Contact hours ($59.99): In this course, you will design a simplistic current state value stream map of a laboratory process. You will identify non-value add waste, value-add activities, bottlenecks and redundant paths. You will understand the steps to eliminate waste and redesign a future or an improved state.
6.0 Contact hours ($59.99): In this course, you will learn to use the Value Stream Map as a tool for seeing waste and removing barriers to the efficient flow of people, materials and information.
6.0 Contact hours. ($59.99): In this course, you will learn the Lean tools, fundamentals of work rules and understand how to apply the continuous improvement methodology of the Toyota Production System principles adaptable and specific to laboratory work flow.
6.0 Contact hours ($59.99): In this this course, we will define the principles, methodology and tools of LEAN adaptable to specific laboratory work processes. We will understand how to identify and eliminate the 8 deadly wastes referred to as non-value add activities and apply the principles and concepts of LEAN to redesign the process or eliminate defects from occurring.
6.0 Contact hours ($59.99): In this course, you will learn development of leadership, operational structures, processes, people and synergistic activities that align the entire organization towards continual improvement. You will learn the methods, tools, principles of Lean and understand how to adopt these techniques to our specific laboratory environment.
6.0 Contact hours ($59.99): In this course, you will learn a structured method of problem solving based on data to find root causes, brainstorm solutions and implement workable solutions.
6.0 Contact hours ($59.99): In this course, you will learn a 7 step proactive approach to develop a robust quality management system that will adhere to regulatory requirements for the development of laboratory developed tests.
6.0 Contact hours ($59.99): This is a course about creating the foundation for an enterprise-wide Lean transformation Lean is a way of thinking and that way of thinking must be broadly aligned across the entire organization. Thus, starting your Lean transformation without considering your own corporate culture is the best way to ensure that any successes are eventually lost.
Fast Track Courses include: Several instructional videos, quiz & reflection questions. NO Assignment.
1.0 Contact hour ($9.99): In this course you will learn how to create a current state value stream map. This map will allow you to identify bottlenecks and barriers to workflow. By the use of meaningful metrics, we brainstorm opportunities for an improved, efficient future state.
2.0 Contact hours ($19.99): In this course, you will learn a structured method of problem solving based on data to find root causes, brainstorm solutions and implement workable solutions.
3.0 Contact hours ($29.99): In this course, you will learn development of leadership, operational structures, processes, people and synergistic activities that align the entire organization towards continual improvement. You will learn the methods, tools, principles of Lean and understand how to adopt these techniques to our specific laboratory environment.
3.0 Contact hours ($29.99): In this course, we will define the principles, methodology and tools of LEAN adaptable to specific laboratory work processes. We will understand how to identify and eliminate the 8 deadly wastes referred to as non-value add activities and apply the principles and concepts of LEAN to redesign the process or eliminate the problem from occurring.
3.0 Contact hours. ($29.99): In this course, you will learn the Lean tools, fundamentals of work rules and understand how to apply the continuous improvement methodology of the Toyota Production System principles adaptable and specific to laboratory work flow.
3 Contact hours. ($29.99) In this course, you will learn how to design a simplistic current state value stream map of a laboratory process. You will identify non-value add waste, value-add activities, bottlenecks and redundant paths. You will understand the steps to eliminate waste and redesign a future or an improved state.
3.0 Contact hours ($29.99): In this course, you will learn how to conduct an observation in the area of improvement and understand how to follow a unit of work through the process in order to gain an understanding of the the origin, reason, handoffs and path of a defect. “Go and see” event allows us to understand actual value-add activities in comparison to wasteful defective processes.
3.0 Contact hours ($29.99): This course is designed to instruct the learner how to lead a Kaizen Event. Kaizen is a synergistic rapid improvement methodology focused on creating productive change by improving a process by the use of Lean tools.
2.0 Contact hours ($19.99): In this course, you will learn how to plan, prepare, organize, execute and facilitate a 5 S workplace organizational methodology that include the following phases: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize and Sustain.
2.0 Contact hours ($19.99): In this course, you will learn the A3 Problem Solving approach to improvement. An A3 is a team-based data and process driven structured Lean method to eliminate defects. You will learn the A3 problem solving process: Gather the team, note the details of the problem, collect data, brainstorm and implement solutions all based on data.
Bundled Courses include: 2 or more courses: Several instructional videos, Quiz, Reflection Questions and an Assignment. All per course
17.5 Contact hours ($175.00): This series of 3 courses include: 1) Introduction to Lean 2) A3 Scientific Problem Solving 3) Observation in the Laboratory: Go See and Ask Why? Armed with Lean problem-solving tools, we learn how to go to the gemba where the work is happening, observe the current process and understand how and why defects occur. You will understand how to document the defects and brainstorm development of a waste-free connection from the sender to receiver all based on the scientific method of problem-solving.
18 Contact hours ($179.00): This series of 3 courses: 1) Introduction to Lean 2) Lean Management 3) Lean Operational Strategy include Lean concepts and lessons learned from our historic leaders in quality. We discuss learning from history to leverage the importance of leadership, structure, process, people and synergistic activity that will align the organization towards continual improvement.
16.0 Contact hours ($159.99): This series of 3 courses: 1) Kaizen 2) Value Stream Mapping 3) A3 Scientific Problem Solving include how to plan, conduct and execute a Kaizen event with our team for a specified period of time. As a part of the Kaizen Event, we will use the methodology and tools of Lean to brainstorm a current state design or an illustration of the way the process looks today. Through a team approach to continuous improvement, we will identify opportunities embedded within that process and redesign an improved future state by using the scientific method of problem solving.
10.0 Contact hours ($99.99): 10 Contact hours. This series of 2 courses: 1) A3 Scientific Problem Solving 2) Value Stream Mapping will prepare the learner with the understanding, knowledge, and skill to effectively expedite process improvements in the laboratory. You will learn the methodology and tools of Lean that will assist you to develop a current state that consists of 5-7 high-level steps called the Value Stream Map. By illustrating how the process operates today, we develop a waste-free redesigned future state by identifying opportunities for improvement. You will learn the technique to eliminate defective processes by the application of the scientific method of problem-solving.
Certificate Programs: Learn at your own pace. Includes 7 modules: Several instructional videos, quiz, reflection questions and an assignment. All per module.
37 Contact hours ($1,295.00)/ Learn at you own pace. You will learn Lean principles and the Six Sigma method for continuous improvement that include: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control all applicable for the skill and knowledge of the laboratorian.
37 Contact hours ($1,295.00)/At your own pace: This certification course will provide the practitioner with the skills required to develop, train, support, mentor, and encourage teams of front line workers. You will assist the organization by leading the teams to participate in process waste elimination. A Lean Practitioner is an essential resource that will assist the Lean leader to anchor the organization’s Lean journey.
Free Course: In this brief lesson you will learn about the causes in process variation in healthcare and why understanding variation is important.
Free Course: The run chart is a useful tool for determining the type of variation your process exhibits. This short lesson covers how to create and interpret a run chart.
Free Course: The control chart is an essential tool for determining whether or not a process change improved performance. This lesson on control charts will teach you how to create and interpret this important statistical process control tool.
Free Course: The causal tree is a tool for investigating all of the factors and conditions that allowed a cascade of actions to cause error. In this lesson you will learn how to create a causal tree.
Free Course: This short lesson covers one of the 7 essential quality tools--The Fishbone. The Fishbone is a proven tool for finding the causes of error.
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