CAP Education Course
Overview
Our program is designed to provide laboratory professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the CAP accreditation standards through discussing the CAP accreditation process and requirement, laboratory quality management system implementation, personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities, Facility and Safety Standards Compliance and Inspection Readiness and Continuous Improvement.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training / course participants will have the necessary knowledge and skills to meet CAP accreditation standards through:
- Day 1: Introduction to CAP Accreditation Standards
- Understand the importance of CAP accreditation for laboratories
- Identify key CAP accreditation standards and requirements
- Describe the process of applying for CAP accreditation
2.Day 2: Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation
- Implement a Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with CAP standards
- Develop procedures for document control, internal audits, and proficiency testing
- Establish a culture of continuous quality improvement within the laboratory
3.Day 3: Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities
- Define the qualifications and responsibilities of laboratory personnel as per CAP standards
- Ensure compliance with personnel training, competency assessment, and continuing education requirements
- Demonstrate proficiency in staff performance evaluation and competency assessment practices
4.Day 4: Facility and Safety Standards Compliance
- Assess laboratory facilities and safety protocols for compliance with CAP standards
- Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in the laboratory environment
- Develop protocols for emergency preparedness and response in accordance with CAP guidelines
5.Day 5: Inspection Readiness and Continuous Improvement
- Prepare the laboratory for a successful CAP inspection through mock inspections and readiness assessments
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address deficiencies and continuously improve laboratory operations
- Establish a system for monitoring, measuring, and evaluating compliance with CAP accreditation standards.
Schedule
Date | Time (from-To) | Topic | Instructor | Credentials |
Day 1 | 9:00-10:00 | Laboratory Distinction, Achieving CAP Accreditation For Exceptional Performance | Dr Sonya Soliman | MD, MBBCh,PhD,MBA,MSc,H(ASCP) |
10:00-11:00 | Navigating CAP Accreditation, Key Standards and the Application Process | Dr Ghada Ziad | MD, MBBCh,PhD,MSc | |
11:00-11:30 | BREAK | |||
11:30-14:30 | Hands on DRA | Dr Sonya Soliman | MD, MBBCh,PhD,MBA,MSc,H(ASCP) | |
Hands on All Common Checklist | Dr Ghada Ziad | MD, MBBCh,PhD,MSc | ||
Day2 | 9:00-10:00 | Laboratory Quality Management System | Dr Ghada Ziad | MD, MBBCh,PhD,MSc |
10:00-11:00 | Role of Proficiency Tests in performance assessment and improvement | Dr Reem Hassan | MD, MBBCh,PhD,MSc | |
11:00-11:30 | BREAK | |||
11:30-14:30 | Hands on PT | Dr Roxsan Ezzat | ||
Dr Reem Hassan | ||||
Hands on Reagent management | Mr Sayed Elnabarawee | |||
Hands on Equipment files | Mr Mohamed A.Aziz | |||
Day3 | 9:00-10:00 | CAP personnel requirement and competency assessment | Dr Mai Abdelwahab | |
10:00-11:00 | Training and CME program | Dr Mervat Gaber | ||
11:00-11:30 | BREAK | |||
11:30-14:30 | Hands on staff Training | Dr Mervat Gaber | ||
Hands on Section Specific Competency Assessment | Dr Mai Abdelwahab | |||
Day 4 | 9:00-10:00 | Laboratory Design & Safety Equipment | Mr Mohamed Mahmoud | |
10:00-10:30 | Lab Risk Assessment | |||
10:30-11:00 | Workshop | |||
11:00-11:30 | BREAK | |||
12:00-14:30 | Lab Safety plans | Mr Mohamed Mahmoud | ||
General safety requirements | Mr Hany Maher | |||
Hands on Lab Safety | Mr Khaled Raafat | |||
Day 5 | 9:00- 11:00 | lab data management | Dr Belal Ibrahim | |
11:00-11:30 | BREAK | |||
11:00-13:00 | Internal Audit | Dr Shery | ||
Survey process simulation | ||||
13:30-14:30 | Laboratory Process Improvement | Dr Nehad |
Available Date
October 2024
Wave 1: Saturdays Only from (19/10 -16/11)
Wave 2: Saturdays Only from (23/11- 21/12)
Target Audience
• Clinical Pathologists
• Quality Assurance Officers,
• Medical Laboratory Scientists, Technicians and any professionals involved in laboratory operations and quality control in Egypt.
Certificate Requirements
In order to receive your certificate, you have to attend not less than 70%
-Hard copy for 100 Egyptian Pounds
-Soft copy for free
The fees of the course will be directed towards the treatment of our children.
Course Fees and Registration
Cap S 2024