The CEP in Point Of Care Testing consists of six two-week modules. It is assessed through the submission of two assessment pieces (one at the mid-point of the course and one at the end of the course) and an on-line examination
Dan Kelly, POCT Hub Lead at Spire Healthcare, looks at POCT verification processes, from equipment checks to reviewing decision levels and confirmatory testing in hub laboratories.
Nicky Hollowood and Lee Peters, module tutors for the IBMS Point-of-care testing Certificate of Expert Practice, outline the benefits of the qualification.
