Understanding ISO 15189 (1-day)
An overview of the requirements in ISO 15189:2022 Medical laboratories – Requirements for quality and competence
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Course overview
This course explores key requirements in the international standard ISO 15189, relevant for human pathology testing, to support the delivery of quality outcomes, valid test results, and conformance with the Standard.
“I enjoyed all of it. I could relate it directly back into the laboratory environment. The trainer had an incredible knowledge of this topic. I found him easy to listen to and he had the right amount of humour.”
Kerrie-Anne White – QC Assistant, Environmental, NSW Health Pathology
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- describe the requirements of ISO 15189
- align the medical laboratory’s processes, procedures and management system to these requirements
This course covers the following ISO 15189 clauses:
- Scope
- Normative references
- Terms and definitions
- General requirements
- Structural and governance requirements
- Resource requirements
- Process requirements
- Management system requirements
Who should attend
The course is ideal for individuals who:
- need to understand the requirements in ISO 15189:
- to use as a stand-alone quality management Standard, or
- as they relate to NATA/RCPA accreditation
- interact with, or work in, a human pathology or medical laboratory or service
- establish, implement or maintain medical laboratory quality and technical systems
Medical laboratory roles that would benefit from attending this course include:
- Quality managers and officers
- Laboratory directors, managers, pathologists and scientists
- Hospital pathology testing personnel
- Point of Care Testing (POCT) personnel
The course may also be of interest to medical laboratories who are considering, or are in the process of gaining, accreditation in the NATA/RCPA human pathology program.
Delivery
Course delivery:
- Face-to-Face
- Virtual
Course content is delivered using engaging learning activities that include:
- individual and group work
- activities and scenarios that apply the Standard requirements to real-life practice
- opportunities to evaluate understanding as the course progresses
Duration
1 day
Cost
Member Rate: $781.15 (incl. GST)
Non-Member Rate: $919.00 (incl. GST)
Dates & booking
Date | Time | Location | ||
25 February 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Brisbane | ||
11 March 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Melbourne | ||
11 March 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course | ||
8 April 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Sydney | ||
29 April 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Darwin | ||
6 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Perth | ||
6 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course |