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Method Selection, Validation and Demonstration of Capability (DOC)

An Essential Component of the Measurement Process


SYNOPSIS


Who Should Attend?

  • Data Users
  • Laboratory Management
  • Quality Assurance and Technical Staff
  • Assessors

This 3-hour interactive webinar reviews materials and techniques that laboratories, data users and assessors can use to successfully address the challenges of method selection, validation and Demonstration of Capability (DOC). A strong focus is on understanding some of the background, theory and practical considerations associated with selecting and validating test methods to be used to generate data of known and documented quality.

The method selection, validation and DOC requirements in the TNI Standard (Module 2 Section 4.5 and Module 4, Sections 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6) tend to be very confusing to laboratory managers and assessors. A good deal of the confusion centers on "what is needed," "why is it needed" and "how does this apply to my laboratory." This workshop explores the "life cycle” of measurements and the part that proper selection and validation of test methods plays in the overall generation of data of known and documented quality. This session exposes participants to a body of knowledge on methods and options as well as the practical considerations and benefits to proper validation of methods.

The course will focus on practical definition and use of these concepts, review of current EPA requirements, the 2016 TNI standard, actual real life options and considerations as well as documenting and retaining validation data. The course will cover the various options for initial and continuing DOCs with practical examples.

The course will also discuss the concept of "legally defensible data" and how and why method validation is a key component of this topic.

AGENDA

The Measurement Life Cycle

  • Planning
  • Sampling
  • Method Selection and Validation and DOC
  • Quality Control
  • Data Assessment

Ensuring Legal Standing

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understand the "Measurement Life Cycle"
  • Immerse you in the body of literature on method selection and validation principles
  • Provide background on why Method Selection and Validation are part of the TNI accreditation standards
  • Understand the differences between validation of Reference, Non Standard and Lab-modified Methods
  • Simplify and reduce some of the confusion with the Demonstration of Capability
  • Bring some overall good science into the analysis process
  • Show its relevance in the overall measurement process
  • Show its relevance for "legally defensible data"

CERTIFICATES AND CEUs

CEUs: 0.3

Note: A certificate is not provided with the class. Certificates may be purchased. A passing score of 2/3 or more is needed to receive CEUs and a Certificate of Completion. If a lower score is received, a Certificate of Attendance and no CEUs are awarded. 

Course Fee:
$60 for TNI members; $75 for all others; $250 group rate for 5 or more students

Note: Each purchased webinar is to be viewed by only one student. If you would like multiple viewers, separate purchases must be made. A group rate of $250 is available for groups of 5 or more at a single location.


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

Format:
Webinar

Start Date:
Tuesday 22nd August 2017, 12:00pm EDT

Length:
3 hours

Presented By:


Jerry Parr

About the Presenter:
Jerry Parr is the Principal Scientist with Catalyst Information Resources, a company focused on providing current relevant information on environmental laboratory issues. He also serves as the Executive Director for The NELAC Institute, serves on the Advisory Board for the Environmental Laboratory Washington Report, and is the conference organizer for the National Environmental Monitoring Conference. He has a BS in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and has 40 years of experience in environmental analytical chemistry.



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