Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) in Primary Care, POL & Urgent Care – Non-Laboratory healthcare
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) in Primary Care, POL & Urgent Care – Non-Laboratory healthcare
Understand how point-of-care testing programs operate in outpatient and urgent care environments and learn how to implement POCT safely, accurately, and in compliance with laboratory standards.
Includes
- 3 instructor-led live sessions
- Case-based learning exercises
- Practical POCT governance frameworks
- Downloadable learning resources
- Real clinical case discussions
- Certificate of completion
Course overview
For whom
This course is designed for healthcare and laboratory professionals responsible for implementing, supervising, or working with point-of-care testing programs.
What you will learn
This course focuses on understanding how point-of-care testing programs function within healthcare settings and how to maintain accuracy, compliance, and quality in decentralized testing environments.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in point-of-care testing. No advanced certifications are required
Certification value
Participants receive a Certificate of Completion demonstrating continuing education in point-of-care testing governance and quality management.
Time commitment
Total Duration: 6 hours
Delivered as 3 live sessions (2 hours each).
- All
- Courses
- Result Review
- Back
- Operations
- Compliance
- POCT
- Accreditation
- AI & Medical Lab Management
- Laboratory Healthcare
- Non-Laboratory Healthcare
Curriculum
What You Will Study
The course introduces the key principles required to safely implement and manage POCT programs.
Foundations of Point-of-Care Testing
Understand the role of POCT in modern healthcare and how decentralized testing impacts patient care.
Topics include:
- POCT program structure
- Roles and responsibilities in POCT oversight
- Common sources of POCT errors
Quality & Compliance in POCT Programs
Learn how to maintain testing quality and regulatory compliance in point-of-care environments.
Topics include:
- Quality control procedures
- Operator competency management
- Documentation and compliance requirements
Implementing and Managing POCT Programs
Understand how to build sustainable POCT programs within clinics and healthcare organizations.
Topics include:
- Workflow integration in clinical environments
- Troubleshooting POCT results
- Communication between laboratory and clinical teams
What This Course Helps You Achieve
POCT Governance
Understand how to implement and manage point-of-care testing programs effectively.
Quality Assurance
Strengthen oversight of POCT procedures to improve testing accuracy.
Clinical Confidence
Develop the ability to support clinicians with reliable testing results in decentralized environments.
Enrollment Options
Choose the enrollment option that best fits your needs.
Individual enrollment
For Individual Professionals
$150
One-time payment
- Full course access
- Live instruction sessions
- Learning materials and resources
- Case-based exercises
- Certificate of completion
Team enrollment
For Laboratory Departments
$140
Per person, minimum 3 seats
- All individual course features
- Coordinated team enrollment
- Certificate for each participant
Custom Training
For Hospitals, Clinics, Schools & Laboratory Networks
Custom
Pricing based on scale
- Tailored POCT program training
- Private workshops for healthcare teams
- Customized case studies based on clinical workflows
- On-site or virtual training options
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our compliance process and what to expect.
Do I need advanced certifications to enroll?
No. This course is designed for healthcare and laboratory professionals working with POCT programs.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants receive a certificate of completion after attending all sessions.
Will recordings be available?
Yes. Participants will receive access to recordings for review.
How do I access the course?
After enrollment, you will receive course access details and session links.
Ready To Strengthen Your Knowledge & Expertise
Build stronger oversight and quality management skills for point-of-care testing programs.