Location

Productivity and Quality Institute - Alexandria

Objectives

• • Understand the purpose, intent and underlying structure of ISO 17025:2017 and all elements of a Laboratory Quality Management System (LMS),• Know how to transition from 17025:2005 to ISO 17025:2017,• Develop an implementation plan to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017,• Draft relevant LMS documentation,• Identify relevant performance monitoring approaches,• Understand importance of internal auditing, corrective and preventive actions.

Outcomes

• The requirements and scope of the ISO 17025 standard• How to meet the requirements of ISO 17025• The principles and application of quality control• Understand the laboratory accreditation process• How to monitor and continually improve quality control processes

Course Contents

• Introduction to Laboratory Accreditation and Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017• Management and leadership skills for the lead implementer to organize all the quality activities of the laboratory• Interpretation, explanation and techniques of implementation of Quality System Management, Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017• Documentation and validation of laboratory's testing methods and measurements• Calculation of measurement of uncertainty• Risk Management Methods• Proficiency Testing / Interlaboratory Programs• Quality Control Charts (QC charts)• Conducting Internal Audits• Requirements of Accreditation Bodies and assessment technique