Instrument Qualification
Instructor: Dan Zuccarello
Are you prepared to ensure that your lab’s instruments are fully qualified and compliant? Welcome to the Instrument Qualification course, where you’ll learn the step-by-step process to confirm that laboratory instruments perform properly and accurately. Led by Dan Zuccarello from RBF Consulting Group LLC, this course provides lab leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to implement a robust qualification process, ensuring reliable results and regulatory compliance.
What is this course about?
This course dives into the four key stages of instrument qualification: Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). You’ll learn how each stage contributes to establishing instrument robustness and accuracy, from initial setup through ongoing performance assessments. The course also covers critical aspects such as selecting suitable instruments, defining user requirements, and creating validation protocols that align with industry standards.
What are the benefits of this course?
Master the Four Stages of Qualification: Gain a thorough understanding of DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ to ensure your instruments are fully qualified and compliant.
Define Clear User Requirements: Learn how to identify and document functional and operational specifications for each instrument.
Implement Effective Installation and Operational Checks: Ensure that instruments are installed and operate correctly within specified limits.
Verify Long-Term Performance: Develop strategies to continuously assess and document instrument performance, ensuring consistent accuracy.
Meet Regulatory Compliance Standards: Understand the qualification protocols required to meet regulatory standards and enhance your lab’s audit readiness.
What are the learning outcomes of this course?
By the end of this course, engaged learners should be able to:
Describe the four stages of instrument qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) and their importance
Identify and document user requirements for each instrument
Execute installation and operational checks to confirm instrument readiness
Establish performance checks to verify ongoing accuracy
Develop qualification protocols that ensure regulatory compliance