Point of Care Testing (PoCT) – ISO 15189:2022 course

This course focuses on the organisational outline and how a point-of-care testing service can be designed to support the demonstration of conformance and competence to the latest ISO 15189 standard.

The course is split into three parts; pre-course preparation and exercise, instructor-led training and post-course activity, with a mandatory requirement for completion of a 3-hour online pre-course module by no later than 1 week before the classroom/virtual instructor-led training. The post-course module is not mandatory but is recommended, as it further expands on other requirements not covered in detail during the trainer-led session.

Delegates who complete this training will be able to attend our free post-course drop-in sessions to support their learning. The hour-long virtual sessions run monthly and can be attended as many times as required to ask our training team any post-course questions.

Please ensure you read the minimum requirements for this course before booking to attend.

Note: This course does not include the full Standard requirements of ISO 15189:2022. If you require an in-depth understanding of the full standard, please see the two-day ISO 15189 Awareness training here.

By the end of this course, attendees will have:

• The knowledge and skills to structure a quality management system, define the organisational structure and document appropriate responsibilities.
• An increased awareness of the supplementary requirements (Annex A) of point-of-care testing in addition to those of ISO 15189:2022.
• Key knowledge of the concepts for identifying critical aspects of the service, ensuring effective review to assist in conformance with ISO 15189 point-of-care-testing requirements.

Delegates who attend the course in full will receive a certificate of attendance once their invoice has been settled.

• History, risks and reasoning for POCT Standard requirements
• What POCT is (and is not)
• Application, assessment and accreditation
• Explicit references to POCT within ISO 15189:2022
• Additional considerations for defining and documenting your service
• Implementing POCT
• Risks, pitfalls, and trip hazards when providing POCT

This course is designed for any individuals responsible for, or involved in, the management of services, quality support and/or technical delivery of activities relating to PoCT healthcare providers, which may include:

• Service/Organisation Managers
• PoCT Technical or Operational Managers, Leads and Coordinators
• Quality managers, Coordinators and Officers

Learners will be required to complete a pre-course exercise for this course and are responsible for ensuring that approximately three hours are dedicated to this activity prior to attending the instructor-led session.

NOTE: If the pre-course submission is not completed at least one week in advance of the course start date, the learner will not be permitted to access the instructor-led session and the standard terms and conditions of transfer/cancellation will apply.

Learners will need access to the ISO 15189:2022 Standard, either electronic or hard copy. Standards can be purchased from BSI or ISO.

UKAS Academy virtual courses are usually delivered via the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our minimum requirements.

Any additional requirements will be detailed in the joining instructions sent after a booking has been confirmed.

All UKAS trainers are dedicated professionals with years of practical experience in their specialist areas.  Many UKAS trainers have previously worked as Assessment Managers, giving delegates the benefit of their wealth of knowledge.

• John Ringrow
• Daniel Boyland

If you are considering applying for accreditation, start your self-assessment against the expectations of ISO 15189:2022 and find out how ready you are to apply.

Click here to start your self-assessment.

Will I receive a PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course certificate?

Once you have successfully completed the PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course, you will receive a certificate of attendance as well as a digital badge which can be shared on social media to showcase your new skills to your network.

Will I need to take an exam?

Successful completion of the PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course will require your completion of the pre-course work, full attendance and active participation during the trainer-led session and taking the post-course online learning and knowledge check. Activities to check learners’ understanding will often be scheduled after key topics during the trainer-led session, but there is no final exam.

What are the minimum and maximum delegate numbers for the in-company PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course?

We recommend a minimum of four delegates for the in-company PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course. Some courses can have up to twenty participants. Please contact our Sales Team at [email protected] or call us on +44 (0) 1784 429018 to discuss your in-house virtual or on-site course requirements.

What are the benefits of the UKAS Training Academy?

• Courses are developed by UKAS, the UK’s sole national accreditation body with over 25 years’ experience in assessing to the standards.
• Dedicated training advisors to help find the best course or training programme for you.
• Trainers who are practicing Assessment Managers or Technical Assessors for UKAS, specialising in the standard they teach.
• Complimentary post-course clinic support for 12 months after course completion, with monthly access to UKAS trainers to address any challenges faced after the course.
• Leading virtual platform facilitating interaction throughout, including group exercises, quizzes and role play.
• In-company courses for multiple delegates, with options for either virtual or on-site delivery.
• eLearning modules for those looking for bitesize learning.
• UKAS Academy certificate and digital badge to share on your socials and add to individual training records for increased confidence in your competency.

What availability do you have on the PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course?

Please contact our training advisors at [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1784 429018 to discuss the current availability of each course.

What is blended learning and why is it beneficial?

Blended learning combines self-directed eLearning with trainer-led sessions, in a seamless learning flow. This allows the learner flexibility in completing ‘part one’ of the course and ensures all learners enter the trainer-led session with the same knowledge of the foundational principles to be further explored and expanded upon during the course.
This blended course also includes additional content, reflection exercises and quizzes after the trainer-led session, designed to consolidate the delegate’s learning and enhance knowledge retention. Blended courses also include post-trainer-session eLearning, to consolidate the delegate’s learning and improve knowledge retention.

What are the costs for the PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course and how do I pay?

• The blended PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course can be booked at £690.00 + VAT per delegate with a purchase order number, and will be invoiced as soon as the booking is processed. The invoice can be cleared by BACS or card payment over the phone. The invoice value must be paid by the course start date.
• eLearning modules can be purchased online with a credit or debit card. If you are spending over £250 in a single transaction please contact our training team for additional payment options.

Do you provide post training support?

The PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course price includes access to our post course clinics, which are run virtually every month and are open to all delegates for a 12-month period after attending qualifying UKAS Academy training.
This blended course also includes post-trainer-session eLearning, to consolidate the delegate’s learning and improve knowledge retention.

What are the minimum requirements of the PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course?

The minimum requirements of the PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course are:

• Completion of the self directed Part 1 eLearning module (approximately three hours in duration).
• Access to a copy of the ISO 15189:2022 Standard.
• Access to two computer screens for group exercises (if virtual).
• Virtual courses will require the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our minimum requirements.

How is the virtual PoCT – ISO 15189:2022 course delivered?

The virtual PoCT – ISO 15189 course is delivered using Adobe Connect. Links to download this free application, alongside the minimum requirements for virtual courses, can be found here. Our virtual courses are highly interactive and include group exercises, discussions and regular delegate participation throughout.
We strongly suggest you check you are able to download and test the Adobe Connect application prior to booking your virtual course. If you have any issues with the download or test, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected].