Laboratory testing is the cornerstone of diagnosing and treating HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and other diseases, with Africa carrying the largest and most overwhelming burden. In order to ensure reliability and accurate testing, laboratories and laboratory workers must be properly equipped. With the support of USAID, the Government of Nigeria has taken an innovative step towards ensuring this by developing a Web-based CPD program that is required for licensure renewal of Medical Laboratory Scientist.
This Web-based CPD program includes eLearning courses on a variety of HIV, TB, Malaria, and Quality Improvement topics, developed by members of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria and certified by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria. Learners can access courses when it is most convenient for them and complete courses at their own pace - an ideal situation for busy Medical Laboratory Scientists.