Course Title: Certification in Quality Assurance in Laboratory Testing

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Fundamentals of Laboratory Quality Assurance (QA)

• Introduction to Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Importance of QA in Clinical & Diagnostic Laboratories

• Regulatory & Accreditation Standards (ISO 15189, NABL, CAP, CLIA)

• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Case Study: Impact of QA on Patient Safety & Laboratory Efficiency

Week 2: Quality Control (QC) in Laboratory Testing

• Internal & External Quality Control (IQC & EQC)

• Calibration & Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment

• Error Reduction Strategies in Pre-Analytical, Analytical & Post-Analytical Phases

• Statistical Tools in Quality Control (Levey-Jennings Charts, Westgard Rules)

• Case Study: Troubleshooting Common QC Failures in Laboratory Testing

Week 3: Laboratory Audits, Risk Management & Compliance

• Internal & External Audits: Planning & Execution

• Risk Assessment & Error Prevention in Lab Testing

• Proficiency Testing (PT) & Interlaboratory Comparisons

• Ethical & Legal Aspects of Laboratory Quality Management

• Case Study: Investigating & Resolving Laboratory Errors

Week 4: Advanced QA Strategies & Future Trends in Lab Quality

• Six Sigma & Lean Management in Laboratory Processes

• Automation & AI in Quality Assurance

• Data Integrity, Documentation & Record-Keeping Best Practices

• Implementing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in Labs

• Final Project: Developing a QA/QC Plan for a Clinical Laboratory

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity