Quality Management in the Laboratory
Explore the benefits of implementing a quality management system based on best-practice principles in ISO 9001 and requirements in ISO Standards, relevant to testing, calibration and medical laboratories
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Course overview
An effective and efficient management system is built using underpinning principles of quality to ensure technically competent, consistent and sustainable operations.
This course covers the process of developing, implementing and evaluating a quality management system in the testing, calibration or medical laboratory that meets the requirements of international management system Standards ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- outline quality concepts
- identify quality requirements relating to the organisation
- explain the importance of quality
- describe how quality applies to laboratories
- outline the key components of a quality management system
- develop and implement a quality management system to achieve effective laboratory processes
“This course was fantastic! I am a kinaesthetic learner and found the group activities helped me learn the content better. I thought the structure of the course was great and it was taught well.”
Dr Louisa Parkinson, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), Plant Biosecurity Laboratory, Biosecurity Queensland
Who should attend
This course is ideal for anyone responsible for the implementation and maintenance of a laboratory quality management system such as:
- quality managers
- aspiring quality managers
- quality personnel
- laboratory managers and supervisors
The course may also be of interest to facilities who are considering, or are in the process of gaining, NATA accreditation.
Delivery
Course delivery:
- Face-to-Face
- Virtual
Course content is delivered using engaging learning activities that include:
- individual and group work
- activities for developing understanding and practising quality management skills
- opportunities to evaluate understanding as the course progresses
Duration
3 days
Cost
Member Rate: $2,006.00 (incl. GST)
Non-Member Rate: $2,360.00 (incl. GST)
Dates & booking
Date | Time | Location | ||
25 - 27 February 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course | ||
18 - 20 March 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Brisbane | ||
1 - 3 April 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Melbourne | ||
29 April - 1 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Perth | ||
6 - 8 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course | ||
13 - 15 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Sydney | ||
3 - 5 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Darwin | ||
17 - 19 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Adelaide | ||
24 - 26 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course |