ISO 17025 Audit Checklist and Implementation Guide for Laboratories
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip laboratory professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the ISO 17025 standard, ensuring compliance and excellence in laboratory operations. Upon completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service.
Course Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to ISO 17025
- Overview of the ISO 17025 standard
- History and evolution of the standard
- Benefits of implementing ISO 17025
- Key concepts and terminology
Module 2: Laboratory Management System (LMS)
- Establishing an LMS
- Defining laboratory policies and objectives
- Roles and responsibilities within the LMS
- Documentation and record-keeping
Module 3: Personnel and Training
- Personnel requirements and competencies
- Training and awareness programs
- Competence assessment and evaluation
- Personnel records and documentation
Module 4: Equipment and Calibration
- Equipment management and maintenance
- Calibration and verification procedures
- Equipment records and documentation
- Calibration status and labeling
Module 5: Measurement Uncertainty and Traceability
- Understanding measurement uncertainty
- Estimating and evaluating measurement uncertainty
- Traceability and calibration hierarchy
- Reporting measurement uncertainty
Module 6: Sampling and Testing
- Sampling procedures and techniques
- Test methods and validation
- Sampling and testing records
- Test result reporting
Module 7: Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Quality control procedures and monitoring
- Quality assurance activities and audits
- Control of non-conforming testing
- Continuous improvement and corrective action
Module 8: Document Control and Record-Keeping
- Document control procedures
- Record-keeping and retention policies
- Document and record security
- Electronic document and record management
Module 9: Internal Audits and Management Review
- Internal audit procedures and planning
- Audit techniques and reporting
- Management review and decision-making
- Corrective action and follow-up
Module 10: ISO 17025 Audit Checklist and Implementation Guide
- Audit checklist for ISO 17025 compliance
- Gap analysis and implementation planning
- Implementation roadmap and timeline
- Best practices for maintaining compliance
Module 11: Case Studies and Group Exercises
- Real-world case studies and group discussions
- Hands-on exercises and activities
- Group presentations and feedback
- Action planning and implementation
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized support and feedback
- Practical and real-world applications
- Expert instructors with industry experience
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
What to Expect Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: - Understand the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard
- Implement an effective Laboratory Management System (LMS)
- Conduct internal audits and management reviews
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive audit checklist
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Improve laboratory operations and overall quality
Join this comprehensive course to gain the knowledge, skills, and Certificate of Completion necessary to excel in laboratory management and ISO 17025 compliance.,
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 17025
- Overview of the ISO 17025 standard
- History and evolution of the standard
- Benefits of implementing ISO 17025
- Key concepts and terminology
Module 2: Laboratory Management System (LMS)
- Establishing an LMS
- Defining laboratory policies and objectives
- Roles and responsibilities within the LMS
- Documentation and record-keeping
Module 3: Personnel and Training
- Personnel requirements and competencies
- Training and awareness programs
- Competence assessment and evaluation
- Personnel records and documentation
Module 4: Equipment and Calibration
- Equipment management and maintenance
- Calibration and verification procedures
- Equipment records and documentation
- Calibration status and labeling
Module 5: Measurement Uncertainty and Traceability
- Understanding measurement uncertainty
- Estimating and evaluating measurement uncertainty
- Traceability and calibration hierarchy
- Reporting measurement uncertainty
Module 6: Sampling and Testing
- Sampling procedures and techniques
- Test methods and validation
- Sampling and testing records
- Test result reporting
Module 7: Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Quality control procedures and monitoring
- Quality assurance activities and audits
- Control of non-conforming testing
- Continuous improvement and corrective action
Module 8: Document Control and Record-Keeping
- Document control procedures
- Record-keeping and retention policies
- Document and record security
- Electronic document and record management
Module 9: Internal Audits and Management Review
- Internal audit procedures and planning
- Audit techniques and reporting
- Management review and decision-making
- Corrective action and follow-up
Module 10: ISO 17025 Audit Checklist and Implementation Guide
- Audit checklist for ISO 17025 compliance
- Gap analysis and implementation planning
- Implementation roadmap and timeline
- Best practices for maintaining compliance
Module 11: Case Studies and Group Exercises
- Real-world case studies and group discussions
- Hands-on exercises and activities
- Group presentations and feedback
- Action planning and implementation
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized support and feedback
- Practical and real-world applications
- Expert instructors with industry experience
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
What to Expect Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: - Understand the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard
- Implement an effective Laboratory Management System (LMS)
- Conduct internal audits and management reviews
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive audit checklist
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Improve laboratory operations and overall quality
Join this comprehensive course to gain the knowledge, skills, and Certificate of Completion necessary to excel in laboratory management and ISO 17025 compliance.,
- Understand the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard
- Implement an effective Laboratory Management System (LMS)
- Conduct internal audits and management reviews
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive audit checklist
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Improve laboratory operations and overall quality