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TRPT17 - Using proficiency testing in the analytical
laboratory
6 April 2011, 1 day
Proficiency testing (PT) is the only way laboratories can obtain
an independent assessment of their performance. Participation in a
scheme gives laboratories an objective measure of the quality of
their output and is therefore a highly effective diagnostic tool
for a laboratory’s quality system. There is more to be gained from
PT results than a simple assessment of ‘satisfactory’ or
‘unsatisfactory’ performance. This course focuses on the
interpretation of PT performance scores and the types of
investigations and corrective actions that may be required in the
event of an unsatisfactory score. The course also covers the
statistics commonly used in PT schemes which will aid with the
interpretation of PT data.
What are the benefits?
This course will help you:
- Understand how proficiency testing works and the different
types of scheme which are available
- Interpret and use effectively the results and evaluation
from PT schemes
- Understand the statistical approaches used in proficiency
testing.
Contents
The course will cover:
- An introduction to PT, how it works and its objectives
- Statistics used in PT schemes
- Interpretation of PT scheme data
- Feedback on laboratory performance and corrective actions.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for laboratory staff (chemists and
microbiologists) who participate in proficiency testing schemes
and/or are responsible for the interpretation of PT results. The
course is also suitable for laboratory customers and auditors who
use PT scheme performance as a tool for monitoring a
laboratory's quality.
| Start date/time |
6
April 2011 / 9.00 |
| Duration |
1 day |
| Cost |
£465 +
VAT |
| Location |
Teddington |
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