Laboratory Management ISO 17025 Auditor

The Laboratory Management System Auditor training is an  Exemplar Global certified 3-day course that teaches the principles and practices of effective quality management systems and process audits in accordance with ISO 17025:2017, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011:2018, “Guidelines on Auditing Management Systems”.

Experienced instructors explain the clauses of ISO 17025:2017 and applicable ISO 9001:2015 requirements, in detail and guide participants through audits that are required for a laboratory management system. Participants gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom presentations, practical role playing, group workshops, and open forum discussions.

Course Competency Units:

• LM – Laboratory Management Systems
• AU – Management Systems Auditing

Learning Objectives:

• Understand laboratory and quality management definitions and requirements
• Understand the purpose of the ISO 17025:2017 standard
• Understand the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard
• Understand the process approach and risk based thinking
• Apply ISO 19011:2018 definition and guidelines
• Understand audit program requirements per ISO 19011:2018
• Understand the types of risks and opportunities associated with auditing
• Conduct audit activities according to ISO 19011:2018
• Communicate effectively during the audit
• Understand auditor responsibilities

Course Materials:

• Students Receive course manual/materials and workbooks.
• The course cost does not include providing participants with a copy of the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 standards. Students can purchase both standards at the ISO Store online.

Who Should Attend:

• Company Managers responsible for laboratory activities, Laboratory Managers
• Laboratory personnel responsible for maintaining the Laboratory Management System
• 2nd and 3rd party Auditors

Required Prerequisites:

• None

Course Deliverable:

Courses are taught by instructors with subject matter expertise. A Certificate of Attainment will be provided for students who are deemed “Competent” for each competency unit. Students will be given the opportunity to retake the test(s).