University Short Courses
University Short Courses
Point of Care Testing (POCT)
University Short Course
Point of Care Testing (POCT)
Fee: R 5750.00
Relevant fields of study: Health and Wellness
Offered by: Biomedical Science
Begin applicationDr. Yvonne Prince, Email: princey@cput.ac.za, Telephone: 0219596769
Grade 12 and participating/ working in a health-related service / program.
Nurses / Nursing assistants
Emergency Unit / ER / ICU staff
Primary Healthcare Clinic Staff / Community Healthcare Workers
Laboratory staff / POCT users, Co-Ordinators, and Managers
Phlebotomists
Hospital Physicians / General Practitioners and staff
EMTs, Paramedics, Ambulance staff
Pharmacy & Pharmacy Clinic Staff
Wellness and Health Clinics
Emergency Unit / ER / ICU staff
Primary Healthcare Clinic Staff / Community Healthcare Workers
Laboratory staff / POCT users, Co-Ordinators, and Managers
Phlebotomists
Hospital Physicians / General Practitioners and staff
EMTs, Paramedics, Ambulance staff
Pharmacy & Pharmacy Clinic Staff
Wellness and Health Clinics
The course is held over 5 days with Theoretical Online pre-recorded lectures for 4 days and Practical hands-on sessions for 1 day.
There are 9 Modules covering the Theoretical and Practical aspects of POCT
Online assessments after completion of Module and Practical component
CPUT Certificate as POCT Professional will be issued after successful completion of all the course requirements.
Course is CPD accredited: 6 CEUs per day.
There are 9 Modules covering the Theoretical and Practical aspects of POCT
Online assessments after completion of Module and Practical component
CPUT Certificate as POCT Professional will be issued after successful completion of all the course requirements.
Course is CPD accredited: 6 CEUs per day.
Dates for courses will be emailed to applicants. Dates dependent on number of applicants as a minimum of 12 applicants required per course. The Course will start on 17 Feb 2025 and run for 5 days, Mon-Fri, 09H00-16H00 (blended learning). There will be pre-recorded content and scheduled online meetings to discuss content and concerns. The final day will be a face-to-face practical facilitated at CPUT Bellville Campus after all theory components are complete.
Assessment will be conducted at the end of the 9 modules completed. This will be done via an online platform and a pass mark 80% must be obtained for each assessment
Practical sessions will assess competency via acceptable global standards e.g. Demonstration, Observation, Oral questioning. The participant must pass the competency assessment which will form part of the online written assessment. Attendance records will be obtained for each Module from log in details. A CPUT certificate of Course attendance will be issued after completion of all the required Module attendance, obtaining the required pass mark for each assessment and successfully participating in the Practical sessions.
Practical sessions will assess competency via acceptable global standards e.g. Demonstration, Observation, Oral questioning. The participant must pass the competency assessment which will form part of the online written assessment. Attendance records will be obtained for each Module from log in details. A CPUT certificate of Course attendance will be issued after completion of all the required Module attendance, obtaining the required pass mark for each assessment and successfully participating in the Practical sessions.
At the end of this POCT short course, successful students are expected to:
•Have the required knowledge, skills and competency to be a user, coordinator or manager of a POCT site and/or program.
•Have specialist knowledge on POCT.
•Have a working knowledge of the regulatory requirements and accreditation standards and to be able to apply this in the successful operation of a POCT site and/or program.
•Have the required skills and information to be able to develop and start a POCT program.
• To be able to promote standardised practices in POCT leading to improved
quality of results, shortened result turnaround times and improved patient outcomes.
•Have the required knowledge, skills and competency to be a user, coordinator or manager of a POCT site and/or program.
•Have specialist knowledge on POCT.
•Have a working knowledge of the regulatory requirements and accreditation standards and to be able to apply this in the successful operation of a POCT site and/or program.
•Have the required skills and information to be able to develop and start a POCT program.
• To be able to promote standardised practices in POCT leading to improved
quality of results, shortened result turnaround times and improved patient outcomes.
Applicants should contact course Coordinator Dr Yvonne Prince via email: princey@cput.ac.za to enrol for the course and for all enquiries. Application / enrolment form will be emailed to applicant with all the relevant requirements.
Online
Important dates and times
Remember to apply and register on time.Application Deadline: 2025-02-03
Course offered at: Bellville Campus
Course lasts for: 5 Days
Class times are: Monday to Friday 09H00 to 16H00 daily (blended learning)
Note about class dates:
The course will start on 17 Feb 2025 and run for 5 days.
The course will start on 17 Feb 2025 and run for 5 days.
Remember to apply and register on time.
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