Course description
An integral part of a successful management system is an effective audit program. An audit program is also essential and required to achieve and maintain accreditation. This ISO/IEC 17025 training course provides a detailed review of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and the related ANAB accreditation requirements for forensic service providers (AR 3125) as well as a review of ISO 19011, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems.
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Who should attend?
New forensic laboratory staff, experienced staff who are transitioning to more quality related activities in the forensic laboratory, personnel that management are considering moving into management or supervisory roles, and persons wanting a detailed refresher on the accreditation requirements and auditing principles.
Course delivery details
Participants will be introduced to the principles of auditing, will be provided with an approach for developing, implementing and managing an audit program, will learn the audit process and several audit methods for collecting, verifying and recording objective evidence, and will discuss audit risks. Numerous hands-on audit activities, including developing and using checklists, are incorporated throughout the course to allow participants to begin to leverage their knowledge gained during the course.
Certification / Credits
- Gain an understanding of how to evaluate management system conformance to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and the ANAB AR 3125 accreditation requirement
- Apply ISO 19011 guidance to develop, implement and maintain an effective audit program
- Learn about audit risks and opportunities
- Acquire auditing skills using various audit methods for collecting, verifying and recording objective evidence
Quick stats about ANAB?
ANAB was first established in 1989 and has accredited more than 2,500 organizations in approximately 80 countries.
ANAB is the first management systems certification body in the US, having issued its first accreditation for ISO 9001 in 1991.
The ANAB symbol signals to an employer that the credential holder has undergone a valid, fair, and reliable assessment to verify that they have the necessary competencies to practice.
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ANSI National Accreditation Board LLC
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in the Western Hemisphere, having accredited more than 2,500 organizations in approximately 80 countries. As a major player in worldwide conformity assessment, ANAB provides training to help organizations...