This workshop is a comprehensive look at the latest revision 2017 of the ISO 17025:2017 and its documentation and internal auditing requirements. You will gain critical insight on the interpretation of the requirements of this laboratory standard and you will also receive a detailed review of the accreditation process. This workshop also gives attendees the knowledge needed to establish an internal quality audit program as required by ISO 17025:2017 and to initiate the sequence of activities involved in scheduling, planning, conducting, reporting on, and closing out internal quality audits. Participants will be able to employ effective techniques of auditing and the ability to develop the auditing procedures, scheduling, and recording systems needed to sustain the program. Laboratories can expect to be under continuing pressure to meet more exacting ‘good measurement practice’ requirements, as detailed in ISO/IEC 17025 and related laboratory accreditation standards. In order to meet these new requirements and demonstrate that their measurements are fit for purpose, laboratories will need to upgrade their technical systems, particularly with regard to the following:
Making the decision to implement ISO/IEC 17025 can be critical to the overall success of a laboratory. However, the manner with which it is implemented is even more crucial, because if properly done, it will literally enable the company to meet the highest standards for its customers. It will also provide universal assurance that its data and service quality will consistently meet these expectations, resulting in worldwide acceptance of your laboratory's test results and providing legally defensible data to your clients. The purpose of this course is to provide attendees with an understanding of the background to the laboratory accreditation. Process and the interrelation between QS/ISO 9000 Quality Management System Standards. The course will provide detailed guidance on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, the structuring of quality system documentation, implementation steps, and laboratory accreditation requirements. Upon completing this course attendees will receive a certification of training. The certificates shall attest to the participation of the course “Laboratory Quality Management - ISO/IEC 17025”.
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