ISO 17025 Internal Quality Auditing for Laboratories

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Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. Many laboratories have adopted the ISO 17025 Quality Management System standard. A fundamental element of all Quality Management System standards is the measurement of system &am... Read More

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. Many laboratories have adopted the ISO 17025 Quality Management System standard. A fundamental element of all Quality Management System standards is the measurement of system & process performance using a process based approach. The method for determining this is to conduct internal audits. Trained auditors must carry out these audits.

This two day course focuses on auditing for real quality improvement as well as compliance. The course provides detailed training in developing the skills necessary to be an effective internal auditor using many fun exercises including preparing for, performing and reporting of a real audit.

Attending delegates should have a good working knowledge of ISO 17025.

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What's covered?

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Please Note: A practical audit within the company forms the basis of day 2. Audit areas within the company must be organised prior to the training so that effective preparation can commence on day 1.  For this reason the numbers on this course are restricted to max 12 (4 audit groups of 3) to ensure all delegates get the attention needed to ensure they become effective Auditors.

Day 1:

  • Introduction to Quality Systems
  • Purpose of Internal Audits
  • The Audit Process
  • Selecting the Audit Team & Audit Behaviour
  • Auditor Behaviours: Assumptions, Effective Listening, Dealing with Conflict
  • Tools Available to Auditors
  • Audit Preparation

Day 2

  • Audit Preparation
  • Practical onsite audit
  • Evaluating & Reporting the Audit

Delegates must attend both days to receive a Certificate of Attendance

Who should participate?

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All laboratory professionals, who are involved in developing, establishing & maintaining a Quality Management System which meets ISO 17025 requirements.

What will I learn?

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Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme;

  • Understand the importance of internal auditing within a quality management system
  • Understand the responsibilities of Internal Auditors
  • Conduct an effective internal audit e.g. plan and organise an internal audit against the organisation’s documented procedures & compliance standards
  • Collect and analyse evidence objectively
  • Evaluate and report the results of an internal audit

Who are the tutors?

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How do we train and support you?

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In-House Courses
Course tutor will contact your organisation in advance. In-house courses can be customised to meet your organisation’s specific requirements. Where appropriate, course exercises can be carried out using procedures, data etc. from your organisation.

Course Manual
Delegates will receive a very comprehensive course manual.

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Course Code
L004
Duration
2 training days
Delivery Mode
Available for In-House and delivered through virtual classroom training.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the course. There was a lot of information provided but it was delivered in a steady pace where we could ask questions and take it all in. I found the examples the tutor provided, helped to clarify certain points. A lot of the material discussed in the course can aid us with preparation of audits but also give us the confidence conducting our own internal audits in the lab.
Ciara B March 8, 2024
Very well delivered
Jane O March 7, 2024
Very good
Eoin G March 7, 2024
Excellent course that has equipped me well to perform various types of audits
Paul R February 29, 2024

ISO 17025 Internal Quality Auditing for Laboratories

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ISO 17025 Internal Quality Auditing for Laboratories

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