Introduction to Accreditation for SARCs: ISO 15189:2012 and FSR-C-116

This course will ensure delegates are aware of the key aspects of ISO 15189:2012 and FSR-C-116 and how they wrap around the patient’s journey through a Sexual Assault Referral Centre. In addition, it will ensure awareness of the Accreditation journey from application to assessment.

The awareness gained from this course will enhance the delegates’ preparation for accreditation and the development of systems to demonstrate conformity.

This blended course includes 4 hours of self-directed eLearning online, followed by a 4-hour interactive online workshop led by UKAS trainers.

An extended 2-day awareness course is also available for SARCs, covering the key topics within this 1-day course as well as additional topics such as validation & verification, Non-conforming work, continual improvement and ensuring the validity of results.

Please note – For learners to successfully complete UKAS Blended programmes, they must have first completed all associated online learning activities before attendance at the Virtual Instructor Led workshops.

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

Using a combination of interactive eLearning material and workshops, our course will enable delegates to:

• Review and interpret the requirements of ISO 15189:2012 and FSR-C-116 and how these apply in their setting
• Identify any significant gaps in conforming to the requirements and develop an action plan for implementation
• Identify where any further development is required

• Requirements – 15189:2012; FSR-C-116 and other forensic codes of practice
• Terminology
• ‘The Patient Journey’ and the requirements
• Effective quality management systems
• Persons responsible – who, what and competence
• Implementation steps
• Steps to accreditation

This course is designed to introduce key stakeholders in Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) to the requirements of ISO 15189:2012 and the related Forensic codes, as well as the accreditation process. It is suitable for anyone who is responsible for implementing or maintaining systems within a SARC. This could include (but is not limited to):

• SARC Managers/Directors and Leads
• SARC Quality Managers/Officers and/or Leads
• Forensic Medical Examiners/Forensic Nurse Examiners
• Crisis support workers
• Police Officers

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.

• Rachel Boyer-Blanchard
• Louise Sanders