Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Training Workshop | Laboratory Management Systems Training by Tonex
This training workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the international standard for laboratory management systems. Designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to implement and maintain an effective laboratory management system, this course covers key aspects of the standard, including management requirements, technical requirements, and the process for achieving and maintaining accreditation. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will gain a deep understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and its application in various laboratory settings.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the structure and requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Implement and maintain a laboratory management system in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Identify and address the technical and management requirements of the standard.
- Prepare for and manage the accreditation process.
- Conduct internal audits and management reviews to ensure continuous improvement.
- Apply risk-based thinking to enhance laboratory operations and performance.
Audience
This training workshop is designed for:
- Laboratory managers and supervisors
- Quality assurance and quality control personnel
- Laboratory technicians and analysts
- Internal auditors
- Compliance officers
- Consultants and professionals involved in laboratory management and accreditation
Course Modules
- Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 and its importance
- Key changes in the 2017 revision
- Scope and application of the standard
- Relationship with other management system standards
- Benefits of implementing ISO/IEC 17025
- Certification and accreditation process
- Management Requirements
- Organizational structure and responsibilities
- Management system documentation
- Control of documents and records
- Risk management and opportunities
- Continual improvement processes
- Management reviews and actions
- Technical Requirements
- Competence of personnel
- Facilities and environmental conditions
- Equipment and calibration
- Measurement traceability
- Sampling and test methods
- Handling of test and calibration items
- Internal Audits and Management Reviews
- Planning and conducting internal audits
- Identifying non-conformities and corrective actions
- Reporting and documenting audit findings
- Preparing for management reviews
- Analyzing data and identifying trends
- Implementing improvements based on review outcomes
- Risk-Based Thinking in Laboratory Operations
- Principles of risk-based thinking
- Identifying and assessing risks in laboratory processes
- Implementing risk controls and mitigation strategies
- Monitoring and reviewing risk management activities
- Enhancing decision-making with risk-based thinking
- Case studies and practical applications
- Accreditation Process and Continuous Improvement
- Preparing for accreditation assessments
- Interacting with accreditation bodies
- Maintaining accreditation status
- Addressing findings from accreditation assessments
- Strategies for continuous improvement
- Case studies and best practices
This course provides a thorough grounding in ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ensuring participants leave with the confidence and competence to apply the standard in their laboratory environments.