GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE COURSE

SYNOPSIS: Good laboratory practice and quality assurance ensures that products that are produced are of consistent quality 100% of the time. It eliminates any form of defects from the onset and provides the organization that competitive edge that comes with quality products.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of good laboratory practice
• Develop an understanding of quality management system
• Practice safety in laboratory operations.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to good laboratory practice

• What is GLP
• The principles of GLP
• Definitions of GCLP and GMP
• The history of GLP

Documentation

• Standard operating procedures
• Results and reports
• Document control

Requirements for facilities

• Size
• Construction

Requirements for equipment

• Purchasing
• Calibration
• Maintenance

Test and reference items

• Handling
• Records
• Storage
• Transport

Occupational health and safety

• Safety in the laboratory

The correct use of chemicals and reagents

• Safety and storage

Waste disposal

• Types of waste
• Correct handling and disposal

What is Quality System?

Basic Consideration for Quality System

Elements of Quality System

Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control

Elements of Quality Improvement

TARGET AUDIENCE: Laboratory Managers, Supervisors, Technicians, Analysts, Quality Control/Assurance staff etc.