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Standard 6B "...to teach effectively at the appropriate level." by Norton I. German, MD Program Medical Advisor and APRC Member

What does the title mean? In previous versions of the NAACLS Essentials and now in the new Standards, there is the requirement in Standard 6B that "Faculty designated by the program must demonstrate adequate knowledge and proficiency in their content areas and demonstrate the ability to teach effectively at the appropriate level."
Failure to do so might result in a citation of marginal or noncompliance by NAACLS with a reduced award of subsequent years of accreditation and/or a required progress report satisfactorily documenting future compliance with this Standard.
To teach effectively at the appropriate level requires two major components. First is the obvious need to acquire adequate, up-to-date knowledge and proficiency in the content area(s) taught. This is accomplished by formal training and national certification in the pertinent clinical laboratory science, job experiences, and pertinent continuing education lab science programs in the hospital, medical center, university or at professional society meetings at the local, regional, state or national level.
To teach effectively at the appropriate level is a requirement sometimes not clearly understood. It is essential and wonderful to have current scientific
knowledge of the subject to be taught. However, that knowledge and any required accompanying technical skills need to be conveyed to the students. Many of us know of some very bright professional who was lacking in needed
communication skills - who could simply not teach. Then there was the pathologist assigned to teach blood gas physiology and theory to students who did so at too high a level to be understood by baccalaureate level students. When he was counseled following students' expressed concerns of not understanding, the pathologist subsequently adjusted his level of teaching to that appropriate for the students and program competencies, becoming a highly valued teacher.
Teaching effectively is not to be considered a one-time life achievement such as running a four-minute mile. It does not end with a PhD in education, but should be part of an individual continuous quality improvement program, keeping up with new developments in teaching methods. Appropriate subjects might include developing lesson plans, teaching at the bench, writing effective test questions, and evaluating student performance. Materials may be located in the institution's nursing / department, in teleconferences, or at professional society meetings.
As is the usual need with accrediting and/or regulatory agencies, "demonstrating" is almost synonymous with documenting. In so doing, the NAACLS Faculty Fact Sheet or faculty resume should include specific documentation such as specific lectures or workshops attended, specific dates and numbers of hours, and name of the responsible, sponsoring organization.
When uncertainty remains, there is always the invitation to telephone or email NAACLS and to seek additional clarification from your specific clinical laboratory science discipline-specific person or programs coordinator. NAACLS exists to nurture and assist programs and program officials. Never hesitate to call for help!
 

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