Risk Management for Medical Laboratories

Based on risk management requirements for medical laboratories outlined in ISO 15189 and NPAAC Standards, and risk management principles described in ISO 22367, this course enables organisations to achieve quality outcomes, and take advantage of improvement and growth opportunities created by using a risk-based approach to performance. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• apply risk-based thinking

• plan and implement a risk management framework to meet accreditation requirements

• identify, assess and control risks and opportunities

• record and manage risks and opportunities

• monitor the effectiveness of risk controls

• review the risk management framework.

This course is ideal for anyone in an accredited medical laboratory who is responsible for: 

• identifying, analysing and managing risks 
• developing and implementing the laboratory’s risk management framework, and/or 
• developing risk management policies, processes or procedures. 

It may also be of interest to medical laboratories who are considering, or are in the process of gaining, accreditation with NATA. 

Course content is delivered using engaging learning activities that include: 

• individual and group work 
• a focus on developing an understanding of risk management and risk management skills 
• opportunities to evaluate understanding as the course progresses