Laboratory Management ISO 17025 Internal Auditor
The Laboratory Management System Internal 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 internal 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.
Students will need to come with a copy of ISO 9001:2015 which they can purchase at the ISO Store online.
Students will need to come with a copy of ISO 17025:2017 which they can purchase 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:
A prior review of the ISO 9001:2015 standards
A prior review of the ISO 17025:2017 standards
A prior review of the ISO 19011:2018 standards
An understanding of auditing principles
Knowledge of the Annex SL is suggested
 
Course Deliverable:
Courses are taught by instructors with subject matter expertise. Certificates of Successful Completion will be provided for students who are deemed "Competent" for each competency unit. Certificates of attendance are provided to those who do not pass the competency test(s). Students will be given the opportunity to retake the test(s).