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.

By the end of this training / course participants will have the necessary knowledge and skills to meet CAP accreditation standards through:

  1. 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.
DateTime (from-To)TopicInstructorCredentials
Day 19:00-10:00 Laboratory Distinction, Achieving CAP Accreditation For Exceptional PerformanceDr Sonya Soliman MD, MBBCh,PhD,MBA,MSc,H(ASCP) 
 10:00-11:00 Navigating CAP Accreditation, Key Standards and the Application ProcessDr Ghada ZiadMD, MBBCh,PhD,MSc
 11:00-11:30 BREAK  
 11:30-14:30Hands on DRA Dr Sonya Soliman MD, MBBCh,PhD,MBA,MSc,H(ASCP)
  Hands on All Common ChecklistDr Ghada ZiadMD, MBBCh,PhD,MSc
Day29:00-10:00 Laboratory Quality Management SystemDr Ghada ZiadMD, MBBCh,PhD,MSc
 10:00-11:00Role of Proficiency Tests in performance assessment and improvementDr Reem HassanMD, MBBCh,PhD,MSc
 11:00-11:30BREAK  
 11:30-14:30Hands on PT  Dr Roxsan Ezzat 
   Dr Reem Hassan 
  Hands on Reagent managementMr Sayed Elnabarawee 
  Hands on Equipment filesMr Mohamed A.Aziz 
Day39:00-10:00 CAP personnel requirement and competency assessmentDr Mai Abdelwahab 
 10:00-11:00Training and CME programDr Mervat Gaber 
 11:00-11:30BREAK  
 11:30-14:30Hands on staff TrainingDr Mervat Gaber  
  Hands on Section Specific Competency AssessmentDr Mai Abdelwahab 
Day 49:00-10:00 Laboratory Design & Safety EquipmentMr Mohamed Mahmoud 
 10:00-10:30Lab Risk Assessment  
 10:30-11:00Workshop  
 11:00-11:30BREAK  
 12:00-14:30Lab Safety plansMr Mohamed Mahmoud 
  General safety requirementsMr Hany Maher 
  Hands on Lab SafetyMr Khaled Raafat 
Day 5 9:00- 11:00lab data management Dr Belal Ibrahim  
 11:00-11:30BREAK  
 11:00-13:00Internal Audit  Dr Shery  
  Survey process simulation    
 13:30-14:30Laboratory Process ImprovementDr Nehad 

October 2024
Wave 1: Saturdays Only from (19/10 -16/11)
Wave 2: Saturdays Only from (23/11- 21/12)

• Clinical Pathologists
• Quality Assurance Officers,
• Medical Laboratory Scientists, Technicians and any professionals involved in laboratory operations and quality control in Egypt.

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

3000 EGP
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