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
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This 3-hour webcast 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"
Fees:
$75 for TNI members
$90 for non-members
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No certificates are automatically provided with this training. A Certificate of Completion (CoC) ($30 per person) or Certificate of Attendance (CoA) ($20 per person) may be purchased during or after registration or webcast purchase. A passing score of at least 70% must be received on the exam in order to receive CEUs and a CoC. Scores of less than 70% will receive a Certificate of Attendance at no reduced fee. For a CoA you will not need to take the quiz and you will not receive CEUs. To receive your certificate, contact Paul Junio at [email protected] with date of purchase and date of training completion. See FAQs for additional information.
Format:
Webcast About Webcasts: Upon receipt of your payment, you will receive a special link by e-mail to watch the webcast on your computer. The link is time-limited: you will have full access to the webcast and any associated handouts for 6 months after receipt of payment, at which time the link will expire. Webcasts cannot be downloaded; they are intended for viewing on your computer only during the 6-month window. If you have any questions, please contact Ilona Taunton at [email protected]. Length:
3 hours CEUs: 0.3 
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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. |
The NELAC Institute
develop consensus standards for use by TNI's programs. This group has a support role in assisting other programs with activities such as guidance and standards interpretation.
fosters the generation of data of known and documented quality is through the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, or NELAP. The purpose of this program is to establish and implement a program for the accreditation of environmental laboratories.
is to establish and maintain a national PT program to support TNI’s National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, and other activities.
Field Activities Program (NEFAP) Executive Committee is to establish and implement an accreditation program for field sampling and measurement organizations (FSMOs).
Audit Sample Program is to develop consensus standards for the manufacture and analysis of audit samples for source emission testing.
on a variety of topics of interest to the environmental measurement community. TNI also hosts two regularly scheduled meetings per year, typically in January and August. Both are a week long and involve open meetings of TNI committees as well as training courses and other special sessions.