This Basic Level course reviews employment and the files that need to be kept. It takes a look at pre and post-hire education documents, annual education requirements, competency assessments, and documentation of disciplinary actions.

At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:

1. Identify the pre and post-hire education that must be documented on each laboratory employee.
2. Describe annual education requirements for laboratory staff.
3. Describe competency assessment requirements and their frequency.
4. Specify items that need to be documented for employee disciplinary action.