Course Materials/Activities
Unit I: Laboratory Quality Systems (January 27 - February 9, 2025)
Learning Objectives
Understand the underlying structure of ISO 17025 standard and its implementation in the laboratory; Understand the process of achieving laboratory accreditation
Topics Covered:
- Laboratory Quality Systems-Overview; Laboratory Standards
- ISO 17025 Requirements; Laboratory Accreditation
Unit II: Quality Assurance and Quality Control (February 10 - March 2, 2025)
Learning Objectives
Explain the use of quality control procedures in laboratory with an emphasis on ISO accreditation; Understand the importance of traceability, proficiency testing and uncertainty in producing reliable and defensible results; Understand the use of statistical process control within a laboratory quality system
Topics Covered:
- Stastical Process Conrol
- Quality Control Processes
Unit III:Method Validation (March 3 - 30, 2025)
Learning Objectives
Learn both the terminology and procedures for calculating performance indicators in laboratory method validation to assess fitness for purpose with an emphasis on instrumental methods; Understand the purpose of analytical procedure validation in a quality control laboratory with an emphasis on rapid methods
Topics Covered:
- Method Validation
Unit IV: Laboratory Quality Systems (March 31 - April 14, 2025)
Learning Objectives
Understand the use of laboratory management principles including the adoption of a technology strategy and capital budgeting; Understand the importance of implementing safety procedures and ensuring compliance with safety procedures in the laboratory
Topics Covered:
- Technology Strategy and Capital Budgeting
- Safety Procedures in the Laboratory