பாயின்ட்-ஆஃப்-கேர் டெஸ்டிங் செய்முறைப் பயிற்சி
Point-of-Care Testing Practical Training in Chennai
Overview
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) means doing quick, simple health tests at the place where the patient is — a clinic, a health camp, a pharmacy or a home — and getting a result in minutes. It is the most practical skill a +2 student can learn to enter healthcare.
This course teaches seven essential POCT skills in Tamil, with real equipment and plenty of practice. It is led by M.R. Balachandran, who has 50 years in medical laboratory service.
Part of BSB Health Skills Academy · Health Assistant for Diabetics
Who can join?
- Students who have passed +1 / +2 (any group)
- Homemakers and family members of diabetic patients
- Anyone who wants a healthcare skill or a start in self-employment
What you will learn — module by module
Module 1 · உடல் எடை
Body Weight
- What it is
- Measuring body weight correctly with a digital weighing scale and recording it on a health card.
- Why it matters
- Sudden weight gain or loss is one of the earliest signs that diabetes, thyroid or heart conditions need attention.
- What you will practise
- Weigh at least ten people, note the reading, and learn how to repeat the check in the same conditions each time.
Module 2 · BMI உடல் பருமன் குறியீடு
BMI – Body Mass Index
- What it is
- Measuring height and weight, calculating BMI and placing the result in a healthy, overweight or obese range.
- Why it matters
- BMI helps families see risk for diabetes and high blood pressure early and decide when to speak to a doctor.
- What you will practise
- Measure height with a stadiometer, calculate BMI by hand and by calculator, and explain the result in simple Tamil.
Module 3 · வெப்பநிலை
Temperature
- What it is
- Taking body temperature with digital and infrared thermometers and recognising fever ranges.
- Why it matters
- Fever is the first signal of infection — especially important for diabetic and elderly patients, who get sick faster.
- What you will practise
- Use each thermometer type, learn correct placement and cleaning, and practise recording and reporting readings.
Module 4 · SpO₂ ஆக்சிஜன் அளவு
SpO₂ – Oxygen Level
- What it is
- Using a pulse oximeter to read blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
- Why it matters
- A low oxygen reading can signal breathing or heart trouble that needs a doctor quickly.
- What you will practise
- Take readings on different fingers, learn what causes false readings (cold hands, nail polish) and when to escalate.
Module 5 · இரத்த சர்க்கரை
Blood Sugar
- What it is
- Checking capillary blood glucose with a glucometer — fasting and post-meal — using safe, hygienic technique.
- Why it matters
- Blood sugar checking is the single most useful skill for diabetic families and health camps.
- What you will practise
- Prepare the finger, use a lancet and strip, read and record results, and dispose of sharps safely.
Module 6 · ஹீமோகுளோபின்
Haemoglobin
- What it is
- Measuring haemoglobin with a point-of-care meter to screen for low blood levels (anaemia).
- Why it matters
- Anaemia is common among women and teenage girls; early screening helps them get proper medical advice.
- What you will practise
- Collect a small blood sample, operate the meter, read the result and explain what a low value may mean.
Module 7 · சிறுநீர் பரிசோதனை
Urine Testing
- What it is
- Screening urine with dipsticks for sugar, protein, ketones and other basic parameters.
- Why it matters
- Urine sugar and protein can reveal diabetes and early kidney problems before symptoms appear.
- What you will practise
- Collect a proper sample, dip and time the strip, match colours to the chart and record the result.
Duration & schedule
- Duration
- [CONFIRM: course duration]
- Schedule
- [CONFIRM: class days, timings and batch start dates]
- Mode
- Direct, in-person classes in small batches. [CONFIRM: weekday / weekend batches]
Course fee
₹3,000
₹3,000 for the complete Point-of-Care Testing Practical Training.
[CONFIRM: ₹3,000 final fee and what “₹100 will be collected” means — registration fee?]
Certificate
On completion you receive a Certificate of completion from BSB Health Skills Academy.
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Career options after this course
Health camp assistant
Support screening at community, school and corporate health camps.
Clinic assistant
Handle vitals, sugar and haemoglobin checks at small clinics.
Home health assistant
Visit patients at home for routine checks and monitoring.
Pharmacy screening assistant
Offer BP, sugar and BMI checks at pharmacies.
Self-employed screening
Start your own neighbourhood health-screening service.
We provide placement support; jobs depend on performance and availability.
POCT course — frequently asked questions
Who can join the POCT course?
Students who have passed +1 / +2 (any group), and also homemakers and family members of diabetic patients. No prior medical knowledge is needed.
Is the course taught in Tamil?
Yes. Classes are in Tamil, with English medical terms introduced step by step.
How much is the fee?
The fee is ₹3,000. [CONFIRM: final fee and what “₹100 will be collected” means]
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, a Certificate of completion from BSB Health Skills Academy on finishing the course.
Will I get a job after this course?
We provide placement support; jobs depend on performance and availability.
Do I need to buy equipment?
Training equipment is provided during classes. [CONFIRM: whether students need to buy anything]
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