Course Title: Certification in Point of Care Testing (POCT) Procedures

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction to Point of Care Testing (POCT)

• Definition & Importance of POCT in Healthcare

• Types of POCT: Blood Glucose Monitoring, Rapid Infectious Disease Tests, etc.

• Comparison of POCT vs. Traditional Laboratory Testing

• POCT Regulatory Standards: WHO, CLIA, NABL Compliance

• Safety & Infection Control Measures in POCT

Week 2: Common POCT Procedures & Techniques

• Blood Glucose Monitoring: Capillary Blood Sampling & Meter Calibration

• Rapid Cardiac Marker Testing (Troponin, BNP)

• Urine Dipstick & Pregnancy Testing at the Point of Care

• Hemoglobin & Hematocrit Testing

• Rapid Infectious Disease Testing (HIV, Malaria, COVID-19, Influenza)

Week 3: Handling, Quality Control & Error Prevention in POCT

• Sample Collection, Storage & Processing for POCT

• Quality Assurance in POCT Devices & Equipment

• Troubleshooting Common Errors in POCT Procedures

• Preventing Cross-Contamination & Ensuring Accuracy

• Documentation & Record-Keeping in POCT

Week 4: POCT in Emergency & Critical Care Settings

• POCT in ICU, Emergency Rooms & Ambulance Services

• Blood Gas & Electrolyte Analysis at the Point of Care

• Coagulation Testing (INR/PT) for Anticoagulation Therapy

• Role of POCT in Telemedicine & Remote Healthcare

• Case Studies & Practical Demonstrations

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity