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Course 2-1013: Implementing the 2009 TNI Standard


SYNOPSIS

The objective of this course is to help laboratory management understand the requirements of the 2009 TNI Standard. The material, based on the requirements outlined in the V1M2 of the 2009 TNI standard, will "demystify" terminology, provide assistance in understanding the requirements, and provide guidance on how to incorporate the requirements of the Standard into laboratory operations without disrupting current practices.

The course will be offered through 4 - four hour classes between November 8th and December 6th 2013. Individual and group activities will be assigned each session for students to work on between class meeting dates. These activities will enhance students ability to apply the standard to their laboratory operation.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Class participants will:

  • Have an understanding on how to "demystify" terminology to familiar expressions and language usage.
  • Have a better understanding of the requirements by use of the "translation" process (see first objective).
  • Have the ability to evaluate current operations against the standard requirements for compliance
  • Learn to think in terms of using current operations in developing a quality management systems rather than reinventing the wheel
  • Be able to use the standard requirements to effectively develop and/or refine processes and procedures

Participants will also take part in group activities that will enhance their ability to apply the standard to their laboratory operations.

COURSE AGENDA

  • Reading Comprehension

  • What the Standard Really Says
    • Management Requirements
    • Technical Requirements
    • Technical Modules

  • Evaluating Current Operations against the Standard

  • Developing "New Procedures"

CERTIFICATES AND CEUs

Not Applicable

INTENDED AUDIENCE

Technical Directors and Quality Assurance Personnel of labs just beginning the process of becoming accredited or are having difficulty implementing parts of the standard.

 

Webinar Dates:
November 8, 2013
November 15, 2013
November 22, 2013
December 6, 2013

Course Fee:
$225 for TNI members; $275 for all others; $675 group rate (4 student minimum) plus $50/person


TNI Members: you must be logged-in to the website to receive the member rate.

Format:
Webinar

Start Date:
Friday 8th November 2013, 10:00am

Length:
16 hours total

Presented By:


Silky and John Labie

About the Presenter:
The principals of ELCAT, LLC collectively have over 70 years of experience in laboratory and field quality management. ELCAT, LLC provides extensive training of laboratory and field personnel in sampling techniques, quality management and training that addresses the requirements of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). It performs readiness audits for laboratories who desire to improve their quality system for the purposes of NELAP accreditation. ELCAT presents training and presentations on quality-related topics such as method performance, data integrity, corrective and preventive actions, root-cause analysis, data usability, and the role of quality managers. The company is used exclusively by the University of Florida Center for Training, Research & Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) for all off-site training of field personnel. It is regularly asked to provide presentations at the Florida Society of Environmental Analysts (FSEA) meetings. ELCAT, LLC has also provided training and presentations for New York City, the State of Virginia, and The NELAC Institute (TNI).



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