Internal Auditor with Specific Reference to ISO/IEC 17025

Course 2401 - 3 Days - 2.1 CEUs

$1095 USD
$985 USD with 30-Day Prepay Savings
$547 USD for Third Attendee
$492 USD for Third Attendee with 30-Day Prepay Savings
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Key Session Topics

• Overview of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Coordinating a quality management system audit against ISO/IEC 17025
• How to construct an audit program
• Effective auditing techniques
• Evaluating the significance of audit findings
• Methods for improving communication skills during the audit presentation
• How to report the findings and conclusions
• Developing and implementing corrective action programs

Dates, Locations, and Registration  

How to Register

You can register for a course in either of two easy ways:

• Call us at (800)374-3818.
• Click on a date in the table below and complete the online registration form.

Register online or call 800-374-3818.

5/14/2008 - 5/16/2008 Alexandria, VA Holiday Inn

7/23/2008 - 7/25/2008 Nashville, TN Willis Conference Center

If you have questions about this course, submit a Course Information Request or call us at 1-800-374-3818. To learn about the savings and instructional benefits of training five or more participants at your location, submit an On-Site Quote Request or call us at 1-800-374-3818. To learn how you can save 10% - 30% on course registrations with SAI Global as your preferred training provider, submit a Customer Rewards Request or call us at 1-800-374-3818.

Course Objectives
This course is designed to increase your understanding of auditing techniques against the ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. Using interactive workshops, simulated audits, tutorials and case studies, you will understand the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, develop practical audit skills, improve evaluation and communication skills, gain effective reporting skills and learn how to implement corrective action programs.

Note: ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 is equivalent to the ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for calibration labs.

Who Should Attend

• Individuals wishing to perform internal audits to ISO/IEC 17025
• Laboratory managers and supervisors
• Companies seeking ISO/IEC 17025accreditation
• Companies that recognize the value of operating a laboratory management system
• Registrar/accreditation body auditors
• Existing (ISO/QS-9000) internal auditors who are looking to expand their skills in the area of laboratory practices
• Supplier quality auditors wishing to evaluate laboratory service suppliers, including calibration suppliers

Prerequisites
Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025.


What's Included in the Price
The course price includes:

• breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each course day -- special dietary needs are no problem
• a student manual developed by experienced instructional designers
• a copy of the standard (where applicable)
• forms, templates, and worksheets for use back at the workplace (for auditing and other applicable courses)
• certificates upon completion of course requirements

Hotels:
Although hotel reservations and accommodations are not included in the course price, we do secure discounted room rates for most of our courses.

Training at Your Location:
Please contact us at 1-800-374-3818 for information about on-site pricing.


Support from Registration through Certificate of Completion
At every step of the public course process, the SAI Global Customer Relations team is singularly committed to providing an unparalleled level of support so you can focus on the learning event instead of on preparations and logistics.

1. Once you register for a course by phone, by fax, or online, we send you a registration confirmation e-mail.
2. Approximately 3 weeks prior to the course, or if you register closer to the start date, we mail and/or e-mail you precourse materials, if applicable.
3. If any changes to course/hotel location occur, we contact you immediately.
4. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the course start date, we e-mail you a course reminder to confirm your attendance.
5. For the course itself, we provide everything you need to facilitate your learning experience.
6. At the conclusion of the course, the instructor submits test scores (where applicable) and other necessary paperwork to the home office for processing.
7. You receive a certificate of completion and confirmation of continuing education units (CEUs) earned.