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Regulations
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POINT-OF-CARE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE PROGRAM |
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COURSE INFORMATION |
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All laboratory testing, including point-of-care, comes under the scrutiny of regulatory agencies at state and national levels. This course is designed to familiarize the participant with the regulations specifically targeted toward point-of-care testing at a national level. It explains the difference between regulations and guidelines and compares the requirements of the primary agencies in the United States today.
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COURSE DETAILS |
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This course covers the following topics:
- Agencies involved in regulations, accreditation,
- Standards, and guidelines
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)
- Accrediting agencies
- Proficiency testing
- Inspection preparation
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COURSE OBJECTIVES |
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The learner will be able to:
- Explain the differences among regulations, accreditation, standards, and guidelines
- Describe the similarities and differences among the different accrediting bodies
- Summarize the important details needed for an effective, compliant, point-of-care program
- Identify resources for further investigation
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