title: [Certification system for technological professionals towards standardization of molecular-genetic testing].
abstract: The College of Laboratory Medicine of Japan, in collaboration with the Japanese Society of Laboratory Medicine, has developed a certification examination for technological professionals for the purpose of nurturing professionals possessing a high level of competency in the field of molecular analysis or molecular-genetic testing, and thus providing the quality health care services. Certification levels are separated into two levels: molecular analysis technologist and specialist. The former measures basic knowledge and skills. The latter measures the competencies defined in the statement, which includes compliance with the standards or guidelines for quality assurance of molecular-genetic testing. The former began in 2007, and 398 professionals have been certified in 5 years. The latter is beginning in 2012. Personnel qualification linked with the standards is expected to be an efficient and effective approach to providing the quality service.
authors.affiliation: Department of Laboratory Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara 259-1193, Japan. miyachi@is.icc.u-tokai.ac.jp
authors.forename: Hayato
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Miyachi
mesh_terms: D001077:Aptitude Tests; D002568:Certification / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D025202:Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012958:Societies, Scientific