COLA Academy

Education and training developed by subject matter experts for laboratory directors, scientists and healthcare professionals.

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COLA Academy

Education resources developed by subject matter experts for scientists, laboratory directors and healthcare professionals. 

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COLA Academy provides laboratory directors, supervisors and testing personnel with the knowledge, training and tools needed to improve quality, safety and efficiency in laboratory operations. 

Our Training & Development Program

COLA understands the need for continuing education to foster the advancement of your career.  Whether first starting out or more experienced, you can begin your learning journey with COLA Academy feeling confident you will find the resources you need to grow.  

Elevate Your Staff

Our education resources are designed to nurture professional growth and strengthen skills while earning continuing education credits.  

Cultivate Quality  

When it comes to CLIA, we are the experts. You can trust COLA Academy as your go-to education on regulatory expectations and best practices for the laboratory. 

Stay Ahead  

We provide the latest news so that you are always up-to-date with regulatory changes, educational events and trending topics in clinical laboratory medicine. 

We offer a comprehensive collection of resources to help your facility achieve success.

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COLA Academy

Manage and track your facility’s training & development with our cloud-based learning management platform. 

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COLA Academy

Manage and track your facility’s training & development with our cloud-based learning management platform. 

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Continue your training through our Laboratory Director CME Certification course!

This course will prepare physicians seeking to direct moderate complexity laboratories to meet the CLIA responsibilities for Laboratory Director, promote successful laboratory operations management, and effectively oversee required staff. 

Since Launch

600+

Successful

Enrollments

500+

Awarded

Certifications

 

97%

of learners

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this course

 

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2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum

Explore new avenues to adhere to regulatory requirements, innovative ways to promote efficiency in your laboratory and much more! 

May 6- 8, 2025
Gila River Resorts and Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
Chandler, Arizona

2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum

Check out what this event has to offer!

Explore new avenues to adhere to regulatory requirements, innovative ways to promote efficiency in your laboratory and much more! 

May 6 – 8, 2025
Gila River Resorts and Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
Chandler, Arizona

The purchase or use of COLA Educational Products or Services shall not be considered in any of COLA’s Accreditation decisions.

 

Gila River Resorts and Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
Chandler, Arizona

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