GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE (GLP)

Course Objectives

• Become familiar with the principles and significance of GLP, and
• Be able to apply these principles successfully in a laboratory setting so that the laboratory in question is GLP compliant,
• Be able to correctly analyse, interpret and report laboratory data

Target Audience

This Good Laboratory Practice training programme may be of interest to laboratory managers, supervisors, technicians and analysts who wish to increase their understanding of good laboratory practice.

Methodology

The training programme is very interactive, constantly encourages feedback from the participants and applies different training methods and styles to deliver the key messages effectively e.g. discussions, group activities, demonstrations and practical exercises.

Course Modules

Module 1: What is good laboratory practice
Module 2: Principles of good laboratory practice
Module 3: Laboratory Accreditation and GLP Compliance
Module 4: Documentation, Records and the Preparation of SOP’s
Module 5: Calibration of measuring equipment and Measurement Uncertainty
Module 6: Quality control of laboratory tests
Module 7: Internal Quality Audits
Module 8: Use of computers in the laboratory
Module 9: General good testing conduct
Module 10: Handling of test items
Module 11: Selection and training of staff
Module 12: The laboratory environment
Module 13: Housekeeping & hygiene
Module 14: Validation of test methods