A Smart Model For Clinical Laboratory Personnel Development
Kulnaree Sirisali MSc*, Sudarat Manochiopinij PhD*, Pairoj Leelahakul MD, PhD*, Phantip Vattanaviboon PhD**, Wijit Wonglumsom PhD***, Sophon Sirisali MSc****
Affiliation : * Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand ** Department of Clinical Microscopy, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand *** Department of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand **** Department of Microbiology, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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.
Material and Method: 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.
Conclusion : 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.
Keywords : Smart Model, Clinical laboratory, Personnel development
