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
A groundbreaking genetic point-of-care test designed to prevent avoidable hearing loss in newborn babies is being rolled out across Scotland, and IBMS Fellow Ryan Cooper has played a key role in making it a reality.
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.
