THE ARUP INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING

ARUP's Institute for Learning (IFL) Department functions in partnership with the University of Utah's Department of Pathology to offer credits for a broad range of continuing education opportunities, including lectures, conferences, professional publications, on-site training, and academic fellowships. More than 20 medical residents and fellows are trained here every year.

Department of Pathology faculty, including over 70 nationally and internationally recognized MDs and PhDs, hold positions as ARUP's medical directors. These individuals are actively involved with research and teaching and can offer clients expert consultation in a wide variety of topics pertaining to laboratory medicine and management.

For more information about ARUP's Institute for Learning, please contact:

Emily Croft
(800) 242-2787, ext. 2121


Lecturers and Presentations

Professional organizations and clients may request ARUP staff and medical consultants in conjunction with local, regional, and national programs or as presenters for their conferences or monthly meetings.

ARUP staff and consultants have developed lectures and presentations in most disciplines of laboratory medicine and management, which are available for pathologists, clinicians, clinical laboratory scientists,
and laboratory-management personnel.

Online Training for Clients

The Institute for Learning has developed computer-based training programs, accessed via ARUP Connect™, for clients and couriers. The following courses are currently available:

  • Handling, Packaging, and Shipping Infectious Substances—This CEU-approved course provides an introduction to the agencies, laws, and methods of shipping infectious substances.
  • Test Ordering and Specimen Preparation—This training tool introduces users to the methods of test ordering and specimen preparation of shipments sent to ARUP.
  • US DOT Hazmat Transportation Security—Identifies potential targets, threats, and resources for hazardous materials (produced by the U. S. Department of Transportation).
  • Handling, Packaging, and Shipping Biological Substance Category B Specimens—An introduction to the tools and methods of shipping diagnostic specimens to ARUP (for contract couriers only).
  • HIPAA for ARUP Sponsored Individuals—Learn the basics of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and how this law is applied at ARUP.

Clients interested in taking these courses can access them through the ARUP Connect™ log-in.

Client Sales Training

The Institute for Learning provides sales training programs to assist clients with strategy and skills that improve productivity and facilitate growth within their organizations. In addition to our proven national sales training programs, client specific curriculums are offered upon request.

CLIENT Service Training

The Institute for Learning provides customer service training programs to assist clients with developing the customer-focused, customer-driven culture necessary for succeeding in the competitive laboratory industry. This training can be delivered through our comprehensive two-year curriculum and can also be delivered through individual courses designed to meet our clients' specific needs.

The following brochures detail each program: