title: A smart model for clinical laboratory personnel development.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  To become a quality clinical laboratory, personnel development is the most important factor. In order to achieve this goal, it should emphasize that clinical laboratory is not only a testing laboratory; it must be a knowledge-based service laboratory. A smart model for clinical laboratory personnel development under the Human Asset Development (HAD) program had been launched since 2003.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To strengthen the competency of clinical laboratory personnel, an appropriate model was developed and apply to the clinical laboratory personnel.
  
  
  METHODS
  Medical technologist who currently worked in clinical laboratory participated in this study. The proposed model consisted of 3 phases. 1) The knowledge providing via update and refresher courses. 2) Application of learned knowledge to practice under close supervision. 3) Training on special topic and self oriented research activity.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The outcome of 5 years project was evaluated. After the first phase, they were able to identify and solve their own troublesome under ours close supervision. There were 25 projects presented within 3 years. The last phase, they were very constructive. Nine projects of self created had been presented. Those projects contained clear objectives and were able to implement.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The smart model for clinical laboratory personnel development leaded to many self created projects in a few years. Thus, this implies its important role in human resource development that should be continued. The keys index of success were ours strong intention, with providing motivation and periodically encouragement to the participants, and keep going on consistently.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Kulnaree
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sirisali
authors.forename: Sudarat
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Manochiopinij
authors.forename: Pairoj
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Leelahakul
authors.forename: Phantip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vattanaviboon
authors.forename: Wijit
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wonglumsom
authors.forename: Sophon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sirisali
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories / Q000592:standards*; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards*; D016730:Program Development; D011786:Quality Control; D012106:Research; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013785:Thailand