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Professional Certification in Point-of-Care Testing.

T Scott Isbell¹, Elaine Colwell², Elizabeth L Frank³

¹Department of Pathology, Division of Laboratory Medicine, Saint Louis University, U.S.A.

|November 25, 2021

Summary

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Professional certification validates expertise in medicine. This describes the creation of a new professional certification for point-of-care testing (POCT), detailing its goals, eligibility, and successful outcomes.

Keywords:

professional certification professionalism quality assurance standards

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Medical Laboratory Science
Professional Credentialing

Background:

Professional certification confirms an individual's documented knowledge and skills for medical practice.
The need for standardized validation in specialized fields like point-of-care testing (POCT) is increasing.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the establishment of a professional certification program for point-of-care testing (POCT).
To outline the rationale, goals, and structure of the POCT certification.
To differentiate professional certification from certificate training programs.

Main Methods:

Development of a professional certification framework for POCT practitioners.
Definition of eligibility criteria for the board examination.
Identification and organization of key examination content areas.

Main Results:

Successful creation and launch of the POCT professional certification program.
Clear distinction established between certification and training programs.
Defined pathways for individuals seeking to validate their POCT expertise.

Conclusions:

The new professional certification provides a vital mechanism for recognizing qualified POCT professionals.
The program's structure and content ensure a high standard of competence.
The initiative has demonstrated success in validating essential skills in point-of-care testing.