Testing And Calibration Training Courses
Training Course based on ISO ISO/IEC 17025:2017
1) 5-Day Assessor Course based on the requirement of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
This five-day course is particularly designed to train lab experts on ISO/IEC 17025:2017. These experts are then given chance to accompany PNAC’s assessment team to work as technical experts/assessors during the assessment of testing / calibration labs. It gives participants guidance and training in the skills needed for the assessment of laboratory’s quality management technical system. The course is based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the international standard for Testing and Calibration laboratories in accordance with the requirements of ILAC and APAC guidance on the training courses.
Course Contents:
Introduction to Laboratory Accreditation, an overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
International Dimension of Accreditation
Accreditation Criteria and Their Interpretations
Quality Management System Requirements
Accreditation Criteria and Their Interpretations
Technical Requirements for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Accreditation Body Operation and Regulations
Accreditation process of PNAC
Assessment Techniques
Assessor’s skill
communications
Report writing
Policies and guidelines of ILAC, APAC and PNAC
Exercises
Written Examination
Overall, the Assessor Training Course based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 offered by the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) is a valuable program for individuals who wish to develop their skills in Testing and Calibration lab’s accreditation. It provides participants with a solid foundation in the requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard and the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct assessments of medical laboratories seeking accreditation.
2) Training Course on Awareness and interpretation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for the competence and quality of medical laboratories. The standard covers all aspects of laboratory operations, including management, technical competence, and quality control. Implementation of this standard can help laboratories to improve their performance, increase confidence in their results, and demonstrate their commitment to quality to stakeholders.
The Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) is offering awareness training and implementation support for ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The training aims to provide laboratories with an understanding of the requirements of the standard, and how to implement them effectively.
This course is designed for the staff of laboratories working on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and for newly inducted staff. It gives participants guidance and training in the skills needed to develop and implement an effective Testing and Calibration quality management system. The course is based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the international standard used for accrediting of medical laboratories.
The provision of reliable and timely information is critical in the modern testing laboratory environment. It is worth to mention that well documented quality management systems and validated technical procedures are required to effectively implement and the laboratory is operated by well-trained and competent staff.
Course Contents:
Introduction to Laboratory Accreditation, an overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Interpretation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard
International Dimensions of Accreditation
Quality Management System Requirements for Testing and Calibration laboratories
Technical Requirements for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
The development, documentation requirements and implementation of quality systems.
Accreditation process of PNAC
Exercises, Assignments and Discussions
The course is presented by senior staff of PNAC, each with a laboratory background and a detailed knowledge of the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
3) Laboratory Management System and Internal Audit based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for the competence and quality of medical laboratories. The standard covers all aspects of laboratory operations, including management, technical competence, and quality control. Implementation of this standard can help laboratories to improve their performance, increase confidence in their results, and demonstrate their commitment to quality to stakeholders.
The Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) is offering awareness training and implementation support for ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
The training courses are designed to help individuals and organizations develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct internal audits of their laboratory management system in accordance with the requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. The courses cover a range of topics including auditing principles, techniques and methods, audit planning, audit execution, and reporting.
Upon completion of the training courses, participants will be able to understand the principles and methods of conducting internal audits, plan and execute effective internal audits of their laboratory management system, and report on audit findings and recommendations.
Overall, PNACs training courses on Internal Audit based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 can help individuals and organizations ensure that their laboratory management system is effectively implemented and maintained, and that their testing activities are in compliance with the requirements of the standard. This can help improve the quality of laboratory services, increase customer satisfaction, and enhance the credibility and competitiveness of the organization.
Course Contents:
Introduction to Laboratory Accreditation, an overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Interpretation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard
International Dimension of Accreditation
Quality Management System Requirements for Testing and Calibration laboratories
Technical Requirements for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
The development, documentation requirements and implementation of quality systems.
Internal Auditing as per ISO 19011
Accreditation process of PNAC
Policies and guidelines of ILAC, APAC and PNAC
Exercises, Assignments and Group Discussions
The course is presented by senior staff of PNAC, each with a laboratory background and a detailed knowledge of the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
4) Laboratory Management System Implementation based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for the competence and quality of Testing and Calibration laboratories. The standard covers all aspects of laboratory operations, including management, technical competence, and quality control. Implementation of this standard can help laboratories to improve their performance, increase confidence in their results, and demonstrate their commitment to quality to stakeholders.
The Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) is offering awareness training and implementation support for ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The training aims to provide laboratories with an understanding of the requirements of the standard, and how to implement them effectively.
This course is designed for the experienced staff of laboratories working on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and for newly inducted staff. It gives participants guidance and training in the skills needed to develop and implement an effective Testing and Calibration laboratory quality management system. The course is based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the international standard used for accrediting of Testing and Calibration laboratories.
The provision of reliable and timely information is critical in the modern testing laboratory environment. It is worth to mention that well documented quality management systems and validated technical procedures are required to effectively implement and the laboratory is operated by well-trained and competent staff.
Course Contents:
Introduction to Laboratory Accreditation, an overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Interpretation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard
International Dimension of Accreditation
Quality Management System Requirements for Testing and Calibration laboratories
Technical Requirements for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
The development, documentation requirements and implementation of quality systems.
Internal Auditing as per ISO 19011
Accreditation process of PNAC
Policies and guidelines of ILAC, APAC and PNAC
Exercises, Assignments and Group Discussions
The course is presented by senior staff of PNAC, each with a laboratory background and a detailed knowledge of the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
5) Traceability and Uncertainty in Measurement for Medical Laboratories as per the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Traceability and Uncertainty in Measurement for Testing and Calibration Laboratories Traceability and Uncertainty in Measurement for Medical Laboratories is a mandatory requirement of ISO/IEC 17025:2017. This requires that all laboratories must make a reasonable estimate of their uncertainties of measurement. The competence of laboratories is judged by how the lab fulfills the technical requirements of the standard. Laboratories need to have and apply procedures for making reasonable estimates of their uncertainties of measurement. This course is designed for the medical professionals, medical technologists and analysts who will be required to estimate the uncertainties of their test results and for those responsible for technical management of testing laboratories.
Course Contents:
Review of Basic Concepts, general understanding and requirements for Traceability Uncertainty of Measurement.
Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty based upon validation.
PNAC policy for the traceability
Meaning of uncertainty and overview of uncertainty requirements in ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Estimation of Uncertainty of Measurement.
Evaluation of Measurement uncertainty based upon the principles of suggested by GUM EURACHEM
Examples and practical exercises on estimating uncertainty using the various identified approaches.
The course is presented by senior staff of PNAC, each with a laboratory background and a detailed knowledge of the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.