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Point of Care Testing: Trainer | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

Point of Care Testing: Trainer 2026

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The 2026 Annual Point of Care Testing (POCT) Trainer class is for staff designated by their managers as POCT trainers. All 2026 modules must be completed before attending class. Class time will emphasize how to complete the point of care tests and how to sign off skill observations. Participants will also provide return demonstration of POCT tests which will be observed and documented by a clinical lab scientist. 

Attendance at this class is required to become a trainer and sign off staff; there is no train the trainer option this year. 

This is a blended learning course that consists of online modules and an in-person class. This class is only open to UC Davis Health employees.

Part 1: Online Modules 

Each care area utilizes different POC tests based on the needs of their patients. If you are uncertain which tests your care area uses, please check with your leadership. Participants must complete the applicable POCT modules prior to class.

  • AdenoPlus by Quidel Module 2026
  • Bacterial Vaginosis (OSOM BV Blue) Module 2026
  • CoaguChek Module 2026
  • Cobas® Liat® System Module 2026
  • HemaPrompt FG Module 2026
  • HemoCue Hb 201 DM Module 2026
  • Hemoglobin A1c Afinion 2 Analyzer Module 2026
  • Nova StatStrip Module 2026
  • pH Paper Module 2026
  • Sports Medicine Nova Lactate Plus Meter Module 2026
  • Urine Dipstick Clinitek Status+ Connect Module 2026
  • Urine Drug Screen Abbott iScreen Module 2026
  • Urine Pregnancy Test by SureVue hCG Module 2026

Part 2: In-Person Class

When the online modules are complete, staff will attend an in-person class emphasizing how to complete the point of care tests and how to sign off skill observations.

Participants must bring verification of modules completed to class. Participants may bring their UC Learning Center training transcript as proof or show their training transcript using the SumTotal Mobile app.

North Addition Office Building, Room 3109-3111
4301 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817

Dates:
Oct. 20, 2025
Oct. 22, 2025
Oct. 23, 2025
Oct. 24, 2025
Oct. 27, 2025
Oct. 29, 2025
Oct. 30, 2025
Oct. 31, 2025
Times:
8 to 11 a.m.
Noon to 3 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NGNPCTT26-POCT
Capacity: 30
Waiting list: No

Continuing Education Contact Hours

0 contact hours.

Registration

UC Davis Health Employees

Register

Registration is available in UC Learning Center. No deposit required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend as space is limited.

Coordinator

Kimiko McCulloch, M.S.N., R.N., N.P.D.-B.C., C.I.C.
Professional Development Specialist

Parking

Parking is available in parking structure 4, lots 12, 17, 22, 22 Auxiliary, 30, 30 Auxiliary, Broadway, EDD, and DOJ with either a B permit or daily permit. Daily permits are available for purchase with the ParkMobile app using zone number 42201 or at a parking kiosk. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services for more information.

Special Needs

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.

All Are Welcome

UC Davis adheres to California's Proposition 209 which prohibits discrimination against or giving preferential treatment to any individual or group in public employment, public education, or public contracting on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.