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Understanding Data, Data Review and Data Management for Chemical Testing
Course Description:
The objective of the course is to present techniques for data handling, review, and evaluation/verification. The course is for laboratory personnel applying the TNI Standard in chemistry laboratories. The fundamental concepts include review of calibration curve calculations, maintaining data records, reporting results to clients, applying internal data review procedures, understanding the TNI requirements, and evaluating quality control results in chemistry laboratories. This course will identify the basic QC measures or concepts, discuss how each should be prepared and the rationale behind the frequency of analysis, how the associated samples results can be evaluated based on QC results and the significance and impact of the results on the related sample set.
The course is based on a combination of essential quality control concepts outlined in TNI Environmental Laboratory Standard Volume 1 Modules 2 and EPA 40 CFR Part 136.7. Examples from various technical disciplines (radiochemistry, chemistry, etc.) will be used to illustrate how the concept is used in different situations.
Test methods specify certain QC measures that must be performed. In some cases, there is little information on how to evaluate the results, and there is rarely any published justification for performing the measure. Many analysts perform the QC measures because “the method or the TNI Standard requires it”, but do not understand the purpose of the measurement, or how the results help to characterize the quality of the related sample set. Data associated with “Bad” or ‘Unacceptable” QC data is traditionally thought to be unusable and subject to rejection by the data user. Understanding the underlying principles of QC measures help laboratories and clients make informed decisions from sample results.
Intended Audience:
This course is designed for analysts, laboratory quality staff, laboratory technical directors, data reviewers, and data users.
Fees:
$180 for TNI members
$195 for non-members
Group rates are available: Each purchased webcast is to be viewed by only one student. If you would like multiple viewers, separate purchases must be made. A group rate of $800 for TNI members or $875 for non-members is available for groups of 5-10 students at a single location. Click here to purchase this webcast at the group rate.
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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:
8 hours CEUs: 0.8 
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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). |
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.