This blended course (1 day classroom and approx 1 day coursework) will provide learners with an overview of ISO 15189:2022, the interplay with FSR Statutory Code of Practice and the process of accreditation. It includes UKAS’ “Introduction to Accreditation for SARCs” one-day course and expands upon critical aspects of the patient journey and the links into the requirements. It has components of self-directed eLearning supported by a trainer-led workshop activity in a virtual learning environment.
This course will ensure that learners are aware of the key aspects of ISO 15189:2022 and FSR Statutory Code of Practice and how they wrap around the patient’s journey through a Sexual Assault Referral Centre. In addition, it will ensure awareness of the accreditation journey, from application through to assessment and is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the requirements of ISO 15189:2022 and FSR Statutory Code of Practice in an interactive and practical way.
The awareness gained from this course will enhance the learner’s preparation for accreditation and the development of systems to demonstrate conformity. It will enable them to evaluate their existing systems to determine their current state and to develop action plans to meet requirements.
This blended course includes an initial eight hours of self-directed eLearning online, followed by two four-hour interactive online workshops at a later date, led by UKAS trainers.
Please note – for learners to successfully complete UKAS blended programmes, they must have first completed all associated online learning activities before attendance at the Virtual Instructor Led workshops.
Please ensure you read the minimum requirements for this course before booking to attend.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed to introduce key stakeholders in Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) to the requirements of ISO 15189:2022 and the related Forensic codes and the accreditation process and extend their understanding of key principles through a variety of online interactive workshops. It is suitable for anyone who is responsible for implementing or maintaining systems within a SARC. This could include (but is not limited to):
- SARC Managers/Directors and Leads
- SARC Quality Managers/Officers and/or Leads
- Forensic Medical Examiners/Forensic Nurse Examiners
- Crisis support workers
- Police Officers
‘Session One’ is available as a standalone blended Introduction course.
Extended Awareness for SARCs
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Using a combination of interactive eLearning material and workshops our course will enable learners to:
- Understand the background to and the requirements of ISO 15189:2022 and FSR Statutory Code of Practice and their applicability in their setting
- Have the skills and knowledge to structure and document their QMS.
- Understand the steps to implement and/or manage accreditation against ISO 15189:2022
Learners who complete this training will be able to attend our free post-course drop-in sessions to support their learning. The hour-long virtual sessions run monthly and can be attended as many times as required to ask our training team any post-course questions.
Session one: Introduction to Accreditation for SARCs
- Requirements – 15189:2022; FSR Statutory Code of Practice and other forensic codes of practice
- Terminology
- ‘The Patient Journey’ and the requirements
- Effective quality management systems
- Persons responsible – who, what and competence
- Implementation steps
- Steps to accreditation
Session two: Extended Awareness for SARCs
- Non-Conforming Work, Continual Improvement and Management Review
- Internal Audit
- Validation, Verification and SOPs
- Ensuring the quality of Examination Results.
Learners will need access to the ISO 15189:2022 Standard, either electronic or hard copy. Standards can be purchased from BSI or ISO.
Completion of a self directed Part 1 eLearning module (approximately eight hours in duration) is mandatory for this course.
UKAS Academy virtual courses are usually delivered via the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our ‘minimum requirements‘ document.
Learners will need access to two computer screens for group exercises if attending a virtual course.
Learners will be required to complete the online pre-course learning and submit an assignment in advance of attending the trainer-led element of this blended course. Learners are responsible for ensuring that approximately eight hours are dedicated to this activity prior to attending the instructor-led session.
NOTE: If the pre-course submission is not completed at least one week in advance of the course start date, the learner will not be permitted to access the instructor-led session and the standard terms and conditions of transfer/cancellation will apply,
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Once you have successfully completed Extended Awareness for SARCs course, you will receive a certificate of attendance as well as a digital badge which can be shared on social media to showcase your new skills to your network.
Successful completion of the Extended Awareness for SARCs course will require your completion of the pre-course work, full attendance and active participation during the trainer-led session and taking the post-course online learning and knowledge check. Activities to check learners’ understanding will often be scheduled after key topics during the trainer-led session, but there is no final exam.
We recommend a minimum of four delegates for the in-company Extended Awareness for SARCs course. Some courses can have up to fifteen participants. Please contact our Sales Team at [email protected] or call us on +44 (0) 1784 429018 to discuss your in-house virtual course requirements.
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- Complimentary post-course clinic support for 12 months after course completion, with monthly access to UKAS trainers to address any challenges faced after the course.
- Leading virtual platform facilitating interaction throughout, including group exercises, quizzes and role play.
– In-company courses for multiple delegates, with options for either virtual or on-site delivery. - eLearning modules for those looking for bitesize learning.
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Please contact our training advisors at [email protected] or call us on +44 (0) 1784 429018 to discuss the current availability of each course.
Blended learning combines self-directed eLearning with trainer-led sessions, in a seamless learning flow. This allows the learner flexibility in completing ‘part one’ of the course and ensures all learners enter the trainer-led session with the same knowledge of the foundational principles to be further explored and expanded upon during the course.
This blended course also includes additional content, reflection exercises and quizzes after the trainer-led session, designed to consolidate the delegate’s learning and enhance knowledge retention. Blended courses also include post-trainer-session eLearning, to consolidate the delegate’s learning and improve knowledge retention.
- The blended Extended Awareness for SARCs course can be booked at £890.00 + VAT per delegate with a purchase order number, and will be invoiced as soon as the booking is processed. The invoice can be cleared by BACS or card payment over the phone. The invoice value must be paid by the course start date.
- eLearning modules can be purchased online with a credit or debit card. If you are spending over £250 in a single transaction please contact our training team for additional payment options.
The Extended Awareness for SARCs course price includes access to our post course clinics, which are run virtually every month and are open to all delegates for a 12-month period after attending qualifying UKAS Academy training.
This blended course also includes post-trainer-session eLearning, to consolidate the delegate’s learning and improve knowledge retention.
The minimum requirements of the Extended Awareness for SARCs course are:
- Completion of a self directed Part 1 eLearning module (approx eight hours in duration).
- Access to a copy of the ISO 15189:2022 Standard.
- Access to two computer screens for group exercises.
- Virtual courses will require the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our minimum requirements.
The Extended Awareness for SARCs course is delivered using Adobe Connect. Links to download this free application, alongside the minimum requirements for virtual courses, can be found here. Our virtual courses are highly interactive and include group exercises, discussions and regular delegate participation throughout.
We strongly suggest you check you are able to download and test the Adobe Connect application prior to booking your virtual course. If you have any issues with the download or test, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected].
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