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Using proficiency testing data in the analytical laboratory (TRPT16)

Participation in a recognised proficiency testing (PT) scheme is strongly recommended by accreditation bodies for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. The important role of proficiency testing in quality assurance has been increasingly recognised in recent years, and there has been a subsequent growth in the number and range of schemes available to laboratories. Participation in PT schemes gives laboratories an objective, independent measure of the quality of their output, and is therefore a highly effective diagnostic tool for a laboratory’s quality system. It is therefore important for analytical laboratories to obtain the optimum benefit from participation in proficiency testing.

What are the benefits?

This course will help you:

• Understand how proficiency testing works and the different types of schemes that are available;
• Interpret and use effectively the results and evaluation from PT schemes;
• Understand the statistical approaches used in proficiency testing.

Content

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 who use and interpret PT results. It is also suitable for customers and auditors who use PT scheme performance as a tool in monitoring laboratories’ quality.

Comments from delegates

“Very useful & well explained.”

“Gave a good overview of using PT schemes.”

“Very well structured course with good mix of workshops and lectures. Very valuable course”

Further information and bookings

Contact the LGC Training Centre for further information or to make a booking:

Lorraine Didinal
LGC Training Centre
LGC, Queens Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0LY

Tel: 020 8943 7631
email: training@lgc.co.uk

Book on-line at www.lgc.co.uk

5% discount for LGC PT scheme members.  Please give scheme ID number