Course Title: Certification in Internal & External Quality Control in Pathology Labs

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Fundamentals of Quality Control in Pathology Labs

• Importance of Quality Control (QC) in Pathology

• Key Differences Between Internal & External QC

• Regulatory & Accreditation Guidelines (ISO 15189, NABL, CAP, CLIA)

• Common Sources of Errors in Pathology Testing

• Case Study: How QC Failures Affect Patient Outcomes

Week 2: Internal Quality Control (IQC) in Pathology Labs

• Concept of Internal QC & Daily QC Monitoring

• Types of IQC Materials & Control Samples

• Statistical QC Tools: Levey-Jennings Charts, Westgard Rules

• Corrective Actions for Deviations in QC Results

• Case Study: Implementing IQC in Hematology & Biochemistry Labs

Week 3: External Quality Control (EQC) & Proficiency Testing

• Understanding External QC & Its Role in Lab Standardization

• Proficiency Testing (PT) & Inter-Laboratory Comparisons

• Choosing & Enrolling in an EQC Program (NABL, CAP, WHO, NEQAS)

• Interpreting EQC Reports & Corrective Actions

• Case Study: Impact of EQC in Microbiology & Histopathology Labs

Week 4: Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Risk Management & Error Reduction Strategies

• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for QC

• Auditing & Documentation for IQC & EQC Compliance

• Automation & Digital QC Management Systems in Pathology Labs

• Final Project: Designing a QC Plan for a Pathology Laboratory

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Case Studies & Data Interpretation

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity