Medical and Clinical Laboratory Practice
This extended programme prepares clinical laboratory staff to deliver accurate diagnostic results across haematology, clinical chemistry and microbiology. Participants study specimen collection, analytical procedures and result interpretation within a patient focused quality framework. The course also addresses laboratory ethics, confidentiality and communication with clinical teams.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Managing patient specimen collection, labelling, transport and rejection criteria
- 02Performing core haematology tests including full blood counts and films
- 03Running clinical chemistry assays for common biochemical analytes
- 04Applying internal quality control and Westgard rules to analytical runs
- 05Interpreting laboratory results against age and sex reference ranges
- 06Handling critical results and communicating urgently with clinical teams
- 07Protecting patient confidentiality and maintaining defensible laboratory records
What you will gain
- Manage patient specimen collection, labelling and transport
- Perform core tests across haematology and clinical chemistry
- Apply quality control to clinical analytical processes
- Interpret laboratory results within reference ranges
- Handle critical results and clinical communication protocols
- Maintain patient confidentiality and laboratory records
Who should attend
- Medical laboratory technicians and technologists
- Clinical laboratory scientists
- Pathology laboratory staff
- Healthcare workers supporting diagnostic services
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 20 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 10 Days | R32,000 | |
| 23 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | London | 10 Days | US$3,300 | |
| 11 to 22 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 10 Days | US$3,300 | |
| 8 to 19 Feb 2027 | Durban | 10 Days | R32,000 | |
| 26 Apr to 7 May 2027 | Cape Town | 10 Days | R32,000 | |
| 21 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 10 Days | R32,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R32,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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