Building the Future of Medical Laboratory Practice in Kenya
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Duration: Approx 90 min
Instructors: Coral MED
Learning Credits: 3.0 KMLTTB CPDs
Accrediting Body: IACET
*This course was updated on Jul 01, 2026.
Description
Healthcare is undergoing unprecedented transformation driven by advances in artificial intelligence, digital health, molecular diagnostics, global health security, quality improvement, and rapidly evolving workforce expectations. Laboratory professionals are at the center of these changes and must continuously develop new competencies to remain effective leaders in patient care, disease surveillance, research, and healthcare innovation.
This introductory session explores the emerging knowledge, skills, and professional capabilities that will define the future of laboratory practice over the next decade. Participants will gain insight into changing workforce trends, understand the competencies employers and healthcare systems increasingly value, and learn how structured professional development can support career advancement and lifelong learning.
The session also introduces Coral MED's Foundation Healthcare Systems Series and the broader vision for the Kenya Laboratory Workforce Academy, providing participants with a roadmap for continuous professional growth.
Benefits of Attending
Participants will:
- Understand the future direction of laboratory practice.
- Gain practical strategies for career advancement.
- Learn how to build competencies beyond mandatory CPD requirements.
- Discover structured professional learning pathways.
- Connect with peers through the KMLTTB Laboratory Excellence Series.
- Receive 3 KMLTTB-approved CPDs upon successful completion of the online assessment.
- Begin building a lifelong professional learning portfolio.
Take the first step toward becoming a future-ready laboratory professional. Join the KMLTTB Laboratory Excellence Series and discover the skills, competencies, and learning pathways that will shape the next generation of laboratory leadership in Kenya.
Upon successful completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the major healthcare, technology, and workforce trends that are transforming medical laboratory practice over the next decade.
- Identify the essential technical, professional, and leadership competencies required for future-ready laboratory professionals.
- Explain the expanding role of laboratory professionals in healthcare quality, public health, research, and Global Health Security.
- Assess their current professional competencies and identify individual learning priorities for career advancement.
- Develop a personalized professional development plan using competency-based learning pathways and continuing professional development opportunities.
- Recognize the value of lifelong learning, Communities of Practice, and competency-based education in supporting professional growth and strengthening Kenya's laboratory workforce.
Topics Covered
- The Future of Laboratory Medicine
- Emerging Workforce Trends
- Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases
- Global Health Security
- Research & Evidence-Based Practice
- Leadership & Professional Development
- Lifelong Learning and Competency-Based Education
- Introduction to the Foundation Healthcare Systems Series
Upon successful completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the major healthcare trends shaping the future of laboratory practice.
- Identify the core competencies required for future-ready laboratory professionals.
- Recognize the expanding role of laboratory professionals in healthcare quality, public health, research, and Global Health Security.
- Assess their own professional development needs and identify opportunities for career growth.
- Develop a personalized learning roadmap aligned with their career goals.
- Explore competency-based learning pathways available through the Foundation Healthcare Systems Series and future specialty academies.
Certificate
Participants who attend the live session and successfully complete the post-session online assessment through the Coral MED Learning Platform will receive:
- 3 KMLTTB-Approved CPDs
- Digital Certificate of Completion
- Digital Learning Transcript
- Personalized Learning Pathway Recommendations
There are no prerequisites. This introductory session is open to all laboratory professionals and students interested in advancing their knowledge, skills, and careers.
Participants should register in advance to receive access details. 2. Access links and passwords, if applicable, should be provided securely to registered participants. 3. Participants are encouraged to join the webinar a few minutes early to resolve any technical issues 4. Participants are responsible for ensuring they have a stable internet connection, compatible devices (computer, tablet, or smartphone), and recommended browsers. 5. A microphone and webcam may be required for interactive sessions. Please test your audio and video settings in advance. 6. The webinar may be recorded for educational purposes. 7. Recorded sessions may be shared with registered participants after the webinar. 8. Please be mindful not to share personal or confidential information during the webinar. 9. A detailed agenda will be provided, and each session will adhere to the schedule to cover all planned topics. 10. Time will be allocated for Q&A sessions and discussions. 11. A helpdesk or contact information for technical support will be provided during the webinar. 12. Common technical issues will be addressed at the beginning of the session. 13. Relevant resources, such as presentation slides or additional reading materials, will be shared after the webinar.
This session is designed for:
- Medical Laboratory Technicians
- Medical Laboratory Technologists
- Laboratory Scientists
- Laboratory Managers and Supervisors
- Laboratory Directors
- Public Health Laboratory Professionals
- Reference Laboratory Professionals
- Research Laboratory Staff
- Faculty and Clinical Educators
- Recent Graduates and Early Career Professionals
- Students preparing to enter laboratory practice
Disclosure: The instructor(s) have disclosed no proprietary interests in any products, instruments, devices, or materials discussed in this course. Coral MED maintains full independence, objectivity, and scientific integrity in its educational activities
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