Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) in Primary Care, POL & Urgent Care – Non-Laboratory healthcare

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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.

Rating

4.9 (47)

Trained

300+ professionals

confidence rate

95% increase

Format

Live Online

30-day satisfaction guarantee. • Practical learning • Certificate included

$300

one-time payment

Lifetime access to learning materials

Duration

6 Hours

Schedule

3 Live Sessions (2 Hours Each)

Instructor

Dr. Chesie Voma-Awu

Certificate

Yes · accredited

7 of 24 seats left

· May cohort closes in 18 days

4.9 Average rating

300+

Professionals trained

95%

Increased Confidence

3 Focused learning sessions

— Outcomes

What you'll be able to do by session three.

Forget simply running tests. Learn how point-of-care testing programs function, how quality is maintained, and how POCT results support real clinical decisions.

Understand POCT governance and oversight

Learn how point-of-care testing programs are structured and managed across healthcare environments.

Identify common POCT errors confidently

Recognize operational and testing issues that impact accuracy and patient safety.

Strengthen POCT quality and compliance practices

Understand quality control, documentation, and competency requirements in decentralized testing environments.

Support safer and more reliable patient testing

Improve collaboration between laboratory and clinical teams through stronger POCT oversight.

— Audience

Built for the clinic, and the professionals behind it.

A short honesty check: this course is designed for healthcare professionals responsible for implementing, managing, or supporting point-of-care testing programs.

This is for you if

You're a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
You're a Clinic Manager or Healthcare Administrator
You're a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
You're a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
You're a POCT Coordinator or a Laboratory Supervisor

Skip this if

— Included

Everything in the box.

No hidden upgrades. No premium tiers. One enrollment gives complete access.

3

Instructor-led live sessions

5+

Case-based exercises

Real

Clinical discussions

Downloadable

Learning resources

Practical

POCT governance frameworks

∞

Access to materials

Live Support

Instructor interaction

1

Certificate of completion

— Curriculum

Three modules. Built around POCT governance, taught through practical application.

The curriculum introduces the key principles required to safely implement, manage, and oversee point-of-care testing programs within healthcare environments.

01. Foundations of Point-of-Care Testing

2 Hours

Understand the role of POCT in modern healthcare and how decentralized testing impacts patient care and operational workflows.

Topics covered:

Understanding POCT program structure
Roles and responsibilities in POCT oversight
Common sources of POCT errors
Understanding decentralized testing environments
POCT workflow integration in healthcare settings

02. Quality & Compliance in POCT Programs

2 Hours

Learn how to maintain testing quality, operator competency, and regulatory compliance within point-of-care testing environments.

Topics covered:

Quality control procedures in POCT environments
Operator competency management
Documentation and compliance requirements
Understanding POCT quality assurance processes
Managing testing consistency and accuracy

03. Implementing and Managing POCT Programs

Topics covered:

Workflow integration in clinical environments
Troubleshooting POCT results
Communication between laboratory and clinical teams
Understanding sustainable POCT program management
Supporting reliable patient testing practices

2 Hours

Understand how to build sustainable POCT programs and strengthen communication between laboratory and clinical teams.

— Your instructor

Dr. Chesie Voma-Awu

Founder & Clinical Laboratory Director · PhD, NRCC, NYCQ, MLS(ASCP)

"Reliable point-of-care testing programs are built through strong oversight, quality systems, and professionals who understand the importance of testing accuracy."

Experience

15+ years in laboratory systems and healthcare education

Background

Founder, Clinical Laboratory Director, Educator

Focus

Clinical laboratory methodologies and diagnostic reliability

Credentials

PhD • NRCC • NYCQ • MLS(ASCP)

— Next cohort opens soon

Walk into your next shift prepared.

Build stronger oversight and quality management skills for point-of-care testing programs.

July 18

Cohort starts

3 Weeks

Duration

6 Hours

Total duration

— Why this course

The three options professionals usually consider, and why the middle one wins.

There are roughly three ways healthcare professionals build POCT management and oversight skills. The difference is learning how to apply knowledge confidently in real clinical environments.

Free resources

THIS COURSE

Traditional Training

— Student outcomes

Healthcare professionals in their own words.

“The course helped me better understand how POCT programs should operate within clinical environments.”

Healthcare Professional

“The quality and compliance discussions made POCT management much easier to understand.”

Clinical Laboratory Professional

“Very practical and immediately useful for clinic operations.”

Healthcare Administrator

— Investment

One price. No hidden tiers.

Choose the enrollment option that best fits your goals and learning needs, whether you’re joining individually, enrolling a team, or seeking customized training solutions.

Tier 01

Individual

For individual healthcare professionals

300 One-time Payment, Includes:

Tier 02

Team

For individual healthcare professionals

270

/seat

per person · minimum 3 seats

Tier 03

Enterprise

For hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations.

Custom

pricing based on scale

— Questions

The honest answers.

Do I need advanced certifications?

No. The course is designed for practicing laboratory professionals. Basic laboratory experience is recommended.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion.

Will recordings be available?

Yes. Session recordings are included.

How do I access the course?

You will receive access instructions and session details after enrollment.

Can hospitals enroll teams?

Yes.

Ready to strengthen your POCT oversight and quality management skills?

Build stronger confidence in implementing and managing point-of-care testing programs.