Pathology Laboratory Operations and Management
This course prepares laboratory leaders to run an efficient and compliant pathology service. Participants study workflow design, turnaround time, staffing and the coordination of disciplines within the laboratory. The programme balances operational performance with quality, safety and patient focused service.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Designing efficient workflows across haematology, chemistry and microbiology
- 02Managing turnaround time, backlog and laboratory capacity
- 03Planning staffing, competence assessment and roster coverage
- 04Coordinating quality, safety and accreditation activities across disciplines
- 05Monitoring performance through relevant laboratory and service metrics
- 06Controlling reagent inventory, procurement and equipment uptime
- 07Improving service delivery and communication with clinical stakeholders
What you will gain
- Design efficient workflows across pathology disciplines
- Manage turnaround time and laboratory capacity
- Plan staffing, competence and roster requirements
- Coordinate quality, safety and accreditation activities
- Monitor performance through relevant laboratory metrics
- Improve service delivery to clinical stakeholders
Who should attend
- Pathology laboratory managers and supervisors
- Chief medical technologists
- Quality managers in diagnostic laboratories
- Senior scientists moving into leadership roles
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 15 to 19 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 |
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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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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