Course Title: Certification in Error Reduction & Risk Management in Labs

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

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Understanding Laboratory Errors & Risk Factors

• Introduction to Laboratory Errors: Types & Causes

• Pre-analytical, Analytical & Post-analytical Errors

• Human, Equipment & Environmental Factors Affecting Accuracy

• Regulatory & Accreditation Guidelines for Error Reduction (ISO 15189, NABL, CAP, CLIA)

• Case Study: Real-World Examples of Critical Lab Errors

Week 2: Error Prevention Strategies in Lab Operations

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Quality Assurance

• Best Practices for Sample Collection, Handling & Transportation

• Automation & Digital Systems for Error Reduction

• Risk-Based Thinking in Laboratory Quality Management

• Case Study: Implementing Lean & Six Sigma to Reduce Errors

Week 3: Risk Management & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Principles of Risk Management in Labs

• Identifying High-Risk Processes & Potential Failure Points

• Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) Framework

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

• Case Study: Investigating a Major Lab Incident & Applying RCA

Week 4: Continuous Improvement & Compliance Monitoring

• Internal Audits & Quality Monitoring for Error Prevention

• Role of Proficiency Testing (PT) & External Quality Assurance (EQA)

• Data-Driven Decision Making for Risk Reduction

• Ethical & Legal Aspects of Laboratory Risk Management

• Final Project: Developing an Error Reduction Plan for a Laboratory

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Case-Based Learning with Risk Assessment Simulations

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity