FURTHER EDUCATION
Through having to apply knowledge in ways that would not traditionally be taught, I have realised that there is a gap in the provision of education to almost everyone involved in POCT
Robyn Wilson
variety of learning opportunities than is sometimes possible to be provided by other disciplines. It has been because I have found this so rewarding as well as the fact that the students have flourished on their placements, that it became increasingly obvious that more dedicated Point of Care educational opportunities should be made available.
The module content for ‘Principles of Point of Care’ will be tailored to firstly, underpin the foundation of knowledge that anyone currently or aspiring to work in POCT will need to allow them to fully understand the nature of this ever-evolving discipline. Secondly, it will ensure that the POCT service can attract appropriately qualified members of staff and formally recognise the knowledge and skills that current POCT staff have gained through experience. Then by bringing in the implementation of POCT, we will be looking at ways in which a service can safely, effectively and appropriately be adopted in a variety of different settings to meet varying clinical requirements. The aim of this module is to give students a broad knowledge of the necessary regulatory and practical steps involved
in implementing new diagnostic devices. Students will develop an appreciation of the scale of context-specific issues for implementation of devices in different use settings.
Adapt and accommodate The rationale for the content of the modules I will be delivering is to ensure that those working in POCT services are able to adapt and accommodate changing clinical requirements to a timescale that can be of most benefit to patient care. My role in this is to help contribute to the future POCT workforce as the growing need is rapidly outstripping demand and it is vital that our workforce is robust and sustainable. Working in Point of Care as the Deputy Manager for the past six years I have been exposed to a vast variety of services, stakeholders, and unique conditions, in which – alongside my manager and our team – I had to ensure the delivery of those services was safe and effective. It has been through those challenging times and having to apply our knowledge in ways that would not traditionally be taught to biomedical scientists in the
other disciplines, I have realised that there is a gap in the provision of education to almost everyone involved in POCT. This is why, although the course may initially appeal to NHS staff working in point of care, it should be considered as a valuable development opportunity for POCT users that would act as service leads, as well as for anyone in the industry or private sector involved in the manufacturing or selling of POCT devices. I feel so strongly about this because without these industry colleagues having a real and thorough understanding of the needs of point-of-care users it is almost impossible for them to be able to provide us with the equipment and support that we would ask of them.
Dr Sean Brown Dr Sean Brown graduated from Strathclyde University with a degree in biochemistry and pharmacology. He gained his PhD in pharmacology at University College London where he stayed to complete a postdoctoral fellowship at the Rayne Institute. He then moved to Dundee University for a short time before being appointed as a Lecturer at Abertay University where he was promoted to senior lecturer in 2017. His research interest is now ion channel (dysfunction) in human sperm and has been co-awarded funding from the MRC and the Chief Scientist Office. He also researches the genetic causes of idiopathic male infertility.
Robyn Wilson Robyn graduated from Abertay University in 2011 and has since worked as a Biomedical Scientist in Tayside where she has developed a strong point-of-care knowledge base. She achieved her MSc in Biomedical Sciences in 2019. Since becoming Point of Care Deputy Manager in 2018, she has helped develop a strong governance structure, become known to the service users and continues to develop with the demand for ever-increasing innovations. She is currently joint director of
POCT-for-Scot, a company created in partnership with a view to developing the Point of Care network within Scotland to provide resource equality, networking opportunities, reduce wastage and drive forward national strategy in line with stakeholders.
The new course is a valuable development opportunity for POCT users that would act as service leads, as well as for anyone in the industry or private sector.
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For more details on the course, content and to register:
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OCTOBER 2024
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