About the Module

The module aims towards understanding of quality assurance and quality control concepts in microbiology.

Module Learning Outcomes

At the end of module students will

• LO1: Be able to differentiate quality assurance and quality control
• LO2: Comprehend components of quality assurance program
• LO3: Recall indicators in pre analytic, analytic, post-analytic examinations
• LO4: Explain continual quality improvement
• LO5: Review external and internal audit
• LO6: Understand Good Clinical Laboratory Practices

Module Contents

• Introduction
• Quality assurance vs Quality control
• Components of quality assurance program
• Quality indicators
• Achieving quality standards
• Audit: External vs Internal
• QA parameters in clinical laboratory
• Good clinical laboratory practices