Description

Workshop on Good Documentation Practices for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Build a Robust Foundation for Laboratory Quality and Compliance

 

In today's quality-driven environment, laboratories are expected not only to generate accurate data but also to maintain comprehensive and traceable records that demonstrate technical validity. Proper documentation forms the backbone of any laboratory’s Quality Management System (QMS), playing a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, reproducibility, and traceability of your results. This intensive workshop is your definitive guide to bridging the gap between everyday record-keeping and a structured documentation system that supports quality assurance, compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, and continual improvement.

 

What You Will Learn

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Apply the Fundamentals of Good Documentation Practice (GDP) to ensure clarity, consistency, and accountability in all laboratory records.

  • Distinguish Between Documents and Records and manage their complete lifecycle from creation to archiving.

  • Develop and Control Documents effectively, including policies, procedures, and work instructions.

  • Record and Maintain Laboratory Data accurately to ensure full traceability and support the validity of your results.

  • Align Your Practices with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, reducing non-conformities and facilitating accreditation.

  • Overcome Common Documentation Challenges through practical insights and real-world case studies.

 

Workshop Curriculum

The workshop is structured into focused modules, designed for immediate application:

  • Module 1: Fundamentals of Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and its Role in the QMS

  • Module 2: The Document Lifecycle: Creation, Review, Approval, Control, and Obsoleting

  • Module 3: The Record Lifecycle: Recording, Identification, Storage, Protection, and Retention

  • Module 4: Documentation Requirements in Key Laboratory Processes (e.g., sampling, testing, calibration, reporting)

  • Module 5: Practical Case Studies, Common Pitfalls, and Interactive Discussion

 

Who Is This Workshop For?

This workshop is essential for all professionals involved in the creation, management, and review of laboratory documentation, including:

  • Quality Managers, Quality Assurance Personnel, and QMS Coordinators

  • Technical Managers, Laboratory Supervisors, and Team Leaders

  • Testing and Calibration Scientists, Technicians, and Analysts

  • Personnel involved in data entry, calculation, verification, and reporting

  • Internal Auditors and personnel preparing for laboratory accreditation

 

Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites, a basic understanding of laboratory operations or quality management standards (like ISO/IEC 17025) is beneficial but not mandatory to maximize learning.

 

Workshop Features & Included Materials

  • Interactive Learning: Engage in practical case studies and group discussions to tackle real-world documentation challenges.

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from experienced instructors and participate in dedicated Q&A sessions.

  • Certificate of Participation: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at tcb.qcin.org.

 

Enroll Today and Strengthen Your Laboratory's Documentation Backbone!

Invest in your skills to enhance data integrity, achieve compliance, and drive operational excellence within your laboratory.

 

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org or call +91 97735 00376.