Judy C. Arbique
MLT, ART(CSMLS), CLS(NCA),
BHSc
23 Braeside Lane
Halifax, NS, B3M 3J6
Telephone: (902) 445-4960
E-Mail: j.arbique@ns.sympatico.ca
RELEVANT SKILLS
AND EXPERIENCE (continued):
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT:
Risk Management Tools for Improved Patient Safety
Workshop, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute 2006
Leadership Conference (CLSI) (April 2006).
Basic Histocompatibility Course, South Eastern Organ
Procurement Foundation (SEOPF) (2005).
The New Poor Mans Guide to the Regulations (CLIA 88, JCAHO,
CAP and COLA). (CACMLE) (2005).
The Bacterial Agents of Bioterrorism. (CACMLE) (2004).
Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Atlas Compliance Company
Limited. (2004).
Hemochromatosis, QEII Health Sciences Centre. (2004).
Epidemiological Approach to Chronic Disease, Dalhousie
Univeristy (2004).
Quality Management, Dalhousie University (2004).
Leadership in Health Care, Dalhousie University (2003).
Reflective University Teaching, Dalhousie University (2003).
Health Law for Non-lawyers, Dalhousie University (2003).
Communication, Group Dynamics and Leadership, Dalhousie
University (2002).
Canadian Health Care Delivery System, Dalhousie University
(2002).
Point of Care Testing Evaluator, American Society of Clinical
Pathologists (2001).
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
2007 to Present Subcommittee Member, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), Laboratory Strengthening Program for PEPFAR Countries.
2005 to 2006 Subcommittee Member, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), revision of standards for Point-of-Care In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Testing.
2005 to present Subcommittee Member, Clinical and Laboratory
Standards Institute (CLSI), revision of standards for
Point-of-Care In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Testing.
2005 to present
Area Committee Observer, Clinical and Laboratory Standards
Institute (CLSI) Point-of-Care Testing.
2004 to present
Subcommittee Observer, Clinical and Laboratory Standards
Institute (CLSI) Principles and Procedures for Blood Cultures.
Development of guidelines for Principles and Procedures for
Blood Cultures.
2002 to 2006
Subcommittee Member, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
(CLSI), revision of guidelines for Molecular Diagnostic Methods
for Infectious Diseases (MM3-A2).
2002 to present
Subcommittee Member, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
(CLSI), development of standards for Sample Collection and
Transport for Molecular Test Methods (MM13-A).
2002 to present
Advisor, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI),
development of standards for Bacterial Strain Typing;
Point-of-Care Testing; and Blood Culture Collection and
Processing.
1999 to 2004
Co-Chair, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI),
development of standards for Quality Control of Microbiological
Transport Devices
1998 to 2004
Member, American Society of Microbiology (ASM).
1996 to 1998
Regional Director, Nova Scotia Society of Medical Laboratory
Technologists (NSSMLT).
1993 to Present
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, National Certification Agency (NCA).
1979 to Present
Member, Nova Scotia Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists
(NSSMLT).
1979 to Present
Member, Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences (CSMLS).
Awards and Presentations
2003 Canadian Association of Pathologists: Medical
Technologist Award for Continuing Professional Development.
