Fähigkeitsausweis Praxislabor KMH-FAPL / Attestation de formation complémentaire pour la pratique du laboratoire au cabinet médical CMPR-AFC-LP

Pierre-Alain Morandi (chair), Lorenz Risch, Reto Savoca, Pierre-Alain Binz
In order to promote a standardised knowledge on quality assurance within the laboratory of the practitioner, the FMH contracting partner of QUALAB ensures a post-graduate training for doctors which offer laboratory analyses. The task was delegated to a commission of the College of physicians from primary care KHM/CMPR (composed of representatives of scientific societies SSCC, SSH, SSM and delegates of the FMH, SSP, SSMIG). This commission developed and continually adapt a training program for physicians. The members meet on a regular schedule to guarantee an “unité de doctrine” between the different Swiss centres offering the course.
The training consists of an e-learning course with a self-assessment on an online-platform, followed by two days of special courses in microbiology, haematology, clinical chemistry and urine diagnosis (incl. microscopy) with theoretical and practical work. The aim is mainly to raise awareness among physicians concerning their legal duties and the problematic of quality control in the field of the medical laboratory.
This course is mandatory for every physician that wants to provide medical analysis. The followed certification is provided by a regular participation on EQA.