Full-Level: Conducting a 5S Event in the Laboratory
Price: $59.95
6.0 Contact Hours. Online/work at your own pace
A Day in the Life of a Travel Phlebotomist: Practice, Safety, and Professional Excellence
Description
6.0 Contact hours ($59.00)
Welcome to Conducting a 5S Event
Description:
In this course, you will learn the 5S Workplace Organization methodology—Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—and how to apply it effectively in a laboratory setting. When implemented correctly, 5S creates a visually organized, efficient, and orderly workspace.
We will explore the key steps for planning, preparing, and executing 5S in the lab, as well as its role as a foundational Lean philosophy. By embedding 5S into daily operations, it becomes a natural part of workplace culture and sets the stage for continuous improvement initiatives.
This course emphasizes team participation and the importance of involving those who work in the area of focus. You will also learn strategies for maintaining compliance through weekly audits, follow-ups, and structured documentation. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to develop, plan, recruit, and implement 5S workplace organization in any setting—whether in your lab, organization, or home.
The Meaning of 5S
- Seiri / Sort: Sort what is necessary from the unnecessary
- Seiton / Straighten and set in order
- Seiso / Shine: Clean the laboratory
- Seiketsu / Standardize the approach to everyday organization
- Shitsuke / Sustain by implementing standard practices of auditing and accountability
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed to provide laboratory managers, administrators, technicians, and all employees involved in a Lean initiative with the necessary skills to conduct a 5S workplace operational event.
Included in this Course
- Several short engaging video lecture presentations
- Quiz – 10 questions.
- An assignment to demonstrate your skills
- As a part of this course, through video instruction, you will learn new techniques to systematically prepare, plan and execute a 5S event within the organization. Please ensure to watch the entire video, take notes and think about how you can plan an event in your laboratory.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate how to conduct a 5S event in the workplace
- Interpret the what, why and how of 5S
- Identify the importance of weekly compliance by instituting a 5S checklist
- Explain the audit process to sustain the effort
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the daily responsibilities and real-world experiences of a travel phlebotomist. Learners will explore the full scope of the role—from planning daily routes and adapting to diverse work environments to performing venipuncture in non-clinical settings and ensuring safe specimen transport. Emphasis is placed on patient interaction, independent practice, safety awareness, and professionalism. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the practical knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in a mobile phlebotomy role.
Course Agenda: This Program Includes
✔ 6 Course Modules
Module 1: A Day in the Life
Module 2: Work Environment & Adaptability
Module 3: Patient Interaction & Communication
Module 4: Indépendance & Professional Responsibility
Module 5: Technical Skills in Mobil practice
Module 6: Travel Safety, and Field Changes
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Who Should Take This Course?
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
✔ Explain Lean principles, methodologies, and tools as they apply to clinical, administrative, and diagnostic healthcare workflows
✔ Apply Lean thinking to design a targeted improvement strategy within your healthcare or laboratory setting
✔ Plan and lead a 5S event, including preparation, implementation, and ongoing sustainment in a clinical environment
✔ Conduct a “Go and See” (Gemba) observation to uncover inefficiencies and identify opportunities for improving patient care and workflow
✔ Analyze waste and variation using a current-state value stream map to improve flow and reduce delays
✔ Apply the A3 problem-solving approach, understanding its structure and use in healthcare decision-making
✔ Plan and facilitate a Kaizen event, including defining objectives, engaging teams, and achieving measurable outcomes
This course equips you with practical Lean tools and techniques to drive continuous improvement, enhance efficiency, and improve patient outcomes across healthcare settings.
