This assessment MUST be completed every year (i.e., annual update).

The assessment of knowledge of using POCT equipment occurs within the context of Te Toka Tumai Policy. Requirements to do the test include quiet, uninterrupted time (15 minutes). 

This assessment MUST be completed every year (i.e., annual update).

The assessment of knowledge of using POCT equipment occurs within the context of Te Toka Tumai Policy. Requirements to do the test include quiet, uninterrupted time (15 minutes). 

Whakaminenga / Who is this for: This course is for users of the Radiometer AQT 90 analysers to recertify their access for another year
Prerequisites: User’s must already have had initial training performed by either the POCT Team or their nurse educator.

Takawā / Time: 1 hour CPD points

Course contact: Sam Cartledge or Andrew Meisner on poct@adhb.govt.nz
Method: eLearning
Frequency: Annual

The course is designed to provide an assessed introduction to the Thrombelastograph (TEG).

Evidence of knowledge recall is required annually to a minimum standard of 90%.

The target audience includes all TEG users within ADHB (mainly staff nurses and anaesthetic technicians).

For the purposes of assessment, recall of the following is required: 

• Use of the TEG analyser
• Key TEG components
• Collection requirements and time frame for testing
• Importance of correct analyser/sample preparation
• Result interpretation
• Basic troubleshooting
• Maintenance

This assessment MUST be completed every year (i.e., annual update).

The assessment of knowledge of using POCT equipment occurs within the context of ADHB Policy. Requirements to do the test include quiet, uninterrupted time (15 minutes).