This practical blended course (1 day classroom and approx 1 day coursework) provides learners with existing ISO 15189 experience with the awareness to develop their organisational processes in line with the requirements of point-of-care testing as part of the latest ISO 15189:2022 standard (including Annex A).
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.
This blended course is split into three sections:
- Part One – Self-directed eLearning module (mandatory completion required prior to access to trainer-led sessions), taking approximately three hours to complete
- Part Two – One-day trainer-led face-to-face/virtual workshop
- Part Three – Self-directed eLearning module including a post-course effectiveness check and further reflections to consolidate your learning, taking approximately three hours to complete. This module is not mandatory but is recommended, as it further expands on other requirements not covered in detail during the trainer-led session.
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 ISO 15189 Awareness training here.
Who is this course for?
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
ISO 15189 Point of Care Testing
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ISO 15189 Point of Care Testing
£740 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available
ISO 15189 Point of Care Testing
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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.
Learners 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.
- 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
Learners will need access to the ISO 15189:2022 Standard, either electronic or hard copy. Standards can be purchased from BSI or ISO.
Completion of a self directed Part 1 eLearning module (approximately three hours in duration) is mandatory for this course.
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‘ document.
Learners will need access to two computer screens for group exercises if attending a virtual course.
Learners will be required to complete the online pre-course learning and submit an assignment in advance of attending the trainer-led element of this blended course. Learners 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.
Benefits
Train with experienced assessors leading your course
All academy trainers are practicing or previous UKAS Assessment Managers with a wealth of experience in healthcare service assessments
Leading virtual training
With our leading virtual training platform, learners can access the same great courses from the comfort of their home or office
Gain access to post-course support clinics
All learners get free access to our monthly virtual post-course clinics, where they can discuss any challenges or technical concepts with our trainers every month for a year after their course
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FAQs
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Please contact our training advisors at [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1784 429018 to discuss the current availability of each course.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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].
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