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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.
Abstract:
Professional certification is affirmation and documentation that the certified individual has the knowledge, training, and skills necessary to practice some aspect of medicine or other profession. Herein is a description of the genesis of a professional certification in point of care testing (POCT), inclusive of rationale and goals. A distinction between professional certification and certificate training programs is made. Details regarding eligibility to sit for the board exam are provided along with a list exam content areas. Finally, successes of this professional certification program are highlighted.
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