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Mastering ISO 17025; A Step-by-Step Guide to Laboratory Competence and Accreditation

Mastering ISO 17025; A Step-by-Step Guide to Laboratory Competence and Accreditation

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Mastering ISO 17025: A Step-by-Step Guide to Laboratory Competence and Accreditation



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the ISO 17025 standard and its requirements for laboratory competence and accreditation. Through interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and maintain a quality management system that meets the highest standards of laboratory excellence.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 17025
  • Develop a quality management system that meets the standard's requirements
  • Implement and maintain a laboratory quality management system
  • Prepare for laboratory accreditation and assessment
  • Demonstrate competence in laboratory testing and calibration


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 17025

  • Overview of the ISO 17025 standard
  • History and development of the standard
  • Key principles and requirements
  • Benefits of laboratory accreditation

Module 2: Quality Management System (QMS) Requirements

  • QMS framework and structure
  • Policy and objectives
  • Quality manual and procedures
  • Management review and continuous improvement

Module 3: Laboratory Competence and Accreditation

  • Competence requirements for laboratory personnel
  • Training and awareness programs
  • Accreditation process and assessment
  • Maintenance and renewal of accreditation

Module 4: Testing and Calibration Requirements

  • Testing and calibration methods and procedures
  • Equipment and instrument requirements
  • Measurement uncertainty and traceability
  • Test and calibration reports

Module 5: Sampling and Sample Handling Requirements

  • Sampling methods and procedures
  • Sample handling and storage requirements
  • Sample disposal and retention
  • Chain of custody and sample tracking

Module 6: Quality Control and Quality Assurance

  • Quality control procedures and requirements
  • Quality assurance programs and activities
  • Internal audits and management review
  • Corrective and preventive actions

Module 7: Document Control and Record Keeping

  • Document control procedures and requirements
  • Record keeping and retention requirements
  • Document and record management systems
  • Electronic document and record management

Module 8: Internal Audits and Management Review

  • Internal audit procedures and requirements
  • Management review procedures and requirements
  • Audit and review checklists and templates
  • Follow-up and corrective actions

Module 9: Continuous Improvement and Corrective Action

  • Continuous improvement principles and requirements
  • Corrective action procedures and requirements
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving
  • Implementation and verification of corrective actions

Module 10: Laboratory Accreditation and Assessment

  • Accreditation process and requirements
  • Assessment procedures and requirements
  • Accreditation body requirements and expectations
  • Maintenance and renewal of accreditation


Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging lessons and activities
  • Comprehensive coverage of the ISO 17025 standard and its requirements
  • Personalized learning experience with hands-on projects and real-world applications
  • Up-to-date information and best practices in laboratory quality management
  • Practical and applicable knowledge and skills
  • High-quality content and expert instruction
  • Certification upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible learning options, including online and mobile access
  • User-friendly and intuitive learning platform
  • Community-driven discussion forums and support
  • Actionable insights and takeaways
  • Hands-on projects and activities
  • Bite-sized lessons and modules
  • Lifetime access to course materials and updates
  • Gamification and progress tracking features


Certification

Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their mastery of the ISO 17025 standard and its requirements for laboratory competence and accreditation.

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