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Applied Statistics for Laboratories

In-Person / Streaming

Acquire the basic theoretical and practical knowledge of general statistical concepts used in physicochemical laboratories, applying some of the available Excel tools.

Calibration of equipment and estimation of uncertainty

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

In this course, concepts of calibration and the estimation of its uncertainty are clarified, both for direct measurement equipment and for instrumental calibration. This will help you to better understand the equipment available in the laboratory and to have greater control over it, minimizing risks and complying with the Quality System according to UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. To support this, practical examples will also be provided.

ESG Leadership and Corporate Sustainability: Implementation Guide for Your Organization (UNE-ISO IWA 48)

Scheduled Courses

In-Person / Streaming

The main objective of the course is to provide a clear, practical, and useful vision of how to apply ESG principles in organizations, including testing laboratories, based on the IWA 48 guideline. Throughout the course, participants will learn to identify relevant risks, work with stakeholders, integrate sustainability into organizational processes, and define indicators that allow the measurement of real progress.

G-ENAC-25. Risk Analysis for Participation in Proficiency Testing for Internal Calibrations

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

Starting from September 2024, all accredited laboratories performing internal calibrations will be required to carry out a risk analysis to determine whether participation in interlaboratory comparisons is necessary. This analysis will take into account the specific context of each laboratory, the activities it performs, and other methods that ensure the validity of the results. In this course, we will guide you step by step to master how to effectively conduct this risk analysis. We will provide you with all the key concepts to thoroughly understand how to evaluate risks, following the guidelines of G-ENAC 25, and help you apply best practices so that your laboratory complies with NT03 and can confidently face your analysis. An Excel risk analysis sheet is included. It is only compatible with Microsoft Office.

Instrumental Technique: Chromatography

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

We will introduce you to the minimum parameters to consider for the proper definition of a chromatographic method and for establishing its controls. The concept of Instrumental Calibration will be reviewed in its different approaches (curve fitting with multiple points, use of the response factor, with and without internal standard, with and without matrix) along with the criteria for its evaluation. We will explain the validation parameters (linearity, trueness, and precision) and the estimation of the uncertainty of the results.

Instrumental Technique: ICP-MS

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

We will introduce you to the minimum parameters to consider for the proper definition of an ICP-MS method and its control. The concept of Instrumental Calibration will be reviewed in its different approaches (curve fitting with multiple points, use of the response factor, with and without internal standard, with and without matrix) and the criteria for its evaluation. We will clarify and work on the validation parameters (linearity, trueness, and precision) as well as the estimation of the uncertainty of the results.

Internal Audits (Theoretical-Practical)

Scheduled Courses

In-Person / Streaming

Not only are concepts and requirements related to the need for laboratories to carry out scheduled internal audits reviewed, but a practical component is also included, divided into the different phases of conducting an audit. The course focuses on the need for training and qualification of potential internal auditors. To ensure the effectiveness of audits, some clarifications from the UNE–EN ISO 19011:2018 “Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems” standard are also provided.

Legionella spp. According to UNE–EN ISO 11731:2017

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

We explain the changes introduced in the new ISO 11731:2017 and how to adapt to them within a Quality System. We cover the guidelines to follow if you already have the method validated and/or accredited. Practical examples are provided based on the application of the new requirements of the standard, depending on the type of matrix, expected accompanying bacterial load/Legionella spp., and the theoretical detection limit associated with the types of inoculation and treatments.

Microbiological Sampling in Food

Scheduled Courses

In-Person / Streaming

We provide you with the necessary knowledge to carry out sampling for microbiological testing in food, environmental surface samples, and the primary production sector. We review the regulatory documents associated with sampling and outline how to perform quality assessment activities in sampling related to microbiological tests in the laboratory, within the framework of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Microbiological sampling in water

Scheduled Courses

In-Person / Streaming

We provide you with the necessary knowledge to carry out sampling for microbiological testing of water, food, environmental surface samples, and primary production. We review the normative documents associated with sampling and outline how to perform quality assessment activities in sampling for microbiological tests in the laboratory, within the framework of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

PCR technique according to ISO 17025:2017

Scheduled Courses

In-Person / Streaming

We will delve into the PCR technique applied to laboratories. We will provide guidelines for its implementation to ensure compliance with the requirements of UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. We will clarify the most significant technical aspects: environmental conditions, validation methods and quality control, and the different systems that use PCR.

Quality Assurance of Measurements: Control Charts

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

We explain how to comply with UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for conducting Quality Assessment of tests. In this course, we will focus on control charts: their design, implementation, and interpretation, in order to evaluate trends in the obtained results.

Risk management in ISO 17025 laboratories

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning

Become an expert in risk management and ensure quality in your laboratory! The ISO 17025 standard requires laboratories to assess and manage risks that could compromise the quality of their testing and calibration. This 100% online course will provide you with the necessary tools to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks in the laboratory environment, using your system’s tools and focusing on the key points where ISO 17025 requires you to evaluate them.

Temperature Under Control: Apply ISO 7218:2024 Correctly

Scheduled Courses

In-Person / Streaming

The objective of this course is to clarify how to establish the working range to be applied in Microbiology incubators in order to control incubation temperatures, following the guidelines included in the reference standard ISO 7218:2024, and thus comply with these requirements, also within the accreditation process.

UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Standard Inspection Bodies

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

The main objective of this course is to present in a simple way the requirements applicable to Inspection Bodies as described in the reference standard UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17020.

By facilitating its understanding, the aim is to support the implementation of the requirements so that the Bodies can demonstrate their technical competence, regardless of whether they are inspection bodies type A, B, or C.

UNE–EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

The requirements of the new revision of UNE–EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 are discussed to implement a quality system in accordance with them, with particular emphasis on the new aspects introduced in this update. The novelty of this course is that the standard is reviewed from the laboratory’s perspective, including practical examples and real-world insights drawn from extensive experience as auditors in analytical laboratory activities.

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