Risk Management in the Laboratory

This course combines risk management requirements for testing and calibration laboratories in ISO/IEC 17025 and/or human pathology laboratories in ISO 15189, with best practice risk management practices in ISO 3100, to develop a risk management framework that:

• conforms with international standards
• achieves quality outcomes
• identifies and maximises opportunities for the organisation

The course is designed to meet current industry demand and expectations in risk management to enable effective application of the risk management process in the laboratory context.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• define risk management principles
• outline the risk management framework and process
• explain risk management communication and consultation
• outline risk management scope, context and criteria
• undertake risk management assessment including risk identification, analysis, evaluation
• monitor and review risk management

This course is ideal for anyone in the laboratory who is responsible for:

• identifying, analysing and managing risks, and/or
• developing and implementing risk management policies, processes and procedures

The course may also be of interest to facilities who are considering, or are in the process of gaining, accreditation with NATA.

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 practicing risk management skills
• opportunities to evaluate understanding as the course progresses.

1 day

Member Rate: $781.15 (incl. GST)

Non-Member Rate: $919.00 (incl. GST)