Kevin McGuire

Kevin McGuire, MHPTT, MLS(ASCP)CM
Assistant Professor and Chemistry Coordinator

Department of Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science Program
 984010 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4010
402-559-7739
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Academic Appointments:
Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Science Program, College of Allied Health Professions, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Jan 1, 2020 - present
Courtesy Instructor, Division of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Allied Health Professions, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Degrees/Certifications:
Master of Health Professions Teaching and Technology – University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science – University of Nebraska Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification by the Board of Certification, American Society for Clinical Pathology, MLS(ASCP)CM

Primary Teaching Responsibilities:
Course Coordinator and Primary Instructor:
MLS 410 Introduction to Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis
MLS 414 Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis I
MLS 415 Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis II
MLS 413 Clinical Endocrinology and Toxicology
MLS 500 Application and Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data
Infectious Disease, Developer and Instructor, High School Alliance Program

Team-taught courses:
MLS 407 Clinical Laboratory Operations
MLS 409 Introduction to Clinical Microbiology - Hands-on Laboratory Instructor
MLS 411 Introduction to Clinical Immunohematology – Hands-on Laboratory Instructor
MLS 412 Clinical Laboratory Science Theory Application and Correlation
MLS 430 and MLS 431 Clinical Laboratory Management I and II
MLS 444 Clinical Core Laboratory Practicum I
MLS 445 Clinical Core Laboratory Practicum II
CLPR 506 Applied Clinical Practices – Acid Base Module
NRSG 637/837 Health Promotion and Advanced Skills in Primary Care for Individuals and Families - Provider Performed Microscopy - Hands-On Laboratory Instructor

Scholarly Activity:
Research interests include:
Interprofessional education, laboratory simulation, distance education, academic remediation, virtual microscopy

Publications:
McGuire K. A Calling to the Laboratory Profession, ASCLS Today, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, April 2022

Hays B, McGuire K. Nebraska: Planting the Seeds for Future Laboratory Professionals, ASCLS Today, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, May 2015

Service:
President – University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions Alumni Engagement Council
Awards Chair – American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science – Nebraska
Member – American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Virtual Learning Steering Committee

Honors and Awards:
Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Allied Health Professions, May 6, 2022
Shirley Noble Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Nebraska, April 1, 2022
Filter Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Nebraska, April 23, 2021
Omicron Sigma Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Nebraska, April 27, 2017
Omicron Sigma Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Nebraska, April 29, 2016
Silver “U” Award, University of Nebraska Medical Center, July 2015
Omicron Sigma Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Nebraska, April 10, 2015
Omicron Sigma Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Nebraska, April 11, 2014
Omicron Sigma Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Nebraska, April 3, 2014
Key to the Future Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Nebraska, April 20, 2012