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Course Information A must-have programme for Quality Assurance auditors stepping into or honing their role within a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment, this course offers invaluable, expert guidance for crafting a robust and efficient GLP audit programme. What will I learn? A solid regulatory foundation underpinning quality assurance activities Clarity on the roles of Quality Assurance, management, and study director within the framework of Good Laboratory Practice principles Enhanced efficacy in inspections and audits Heightened compliance with Good Laboratory Practice standards for your facility Unique insights into governmental monitoring activities within the GLP sphere. This course is structured to encourage delegates to Discuss and develop ideas Solve specific problems Examine particular aspects of GLP. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Cate Ovington Director, The Knowlogy Group Ltd Jane Elliston Senior Quality Assurance Auditor, Battelle UK Shona Ross Head of QA, Tower Mains Ltd Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 09:00 Welcome and Introductions 09:15 Good Laboratory Practice Standards and Regulations An insight into the background and history of Good Laboratory Practice. 09:45 Principles of Quality Assurance What is the role and responsibilities of QA in GLP. Maintaining the independence of QA and what is an audit. 10:30 Break 10:45 Standard Operating Procedures GLP requirements and QA involvement. 11:30 Study Plans GLP requirements and QA involvement. 12:05 QA Programme Risk based programme, what are study, process and facility audits. 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Inspections Attitudes, techniques and attributes. 14:40 Workshop 1 - Facility and Process Inspections An exercise in inspection planning and preparation for inspections. 15:15 Break 15:30 Workshop 1 - Feedback 15:45 The Auditor and Audit Conduct Attitudes, attributes and techniques. 16:30 Panel Session An opportunity for delegates to put questions to the panel of speakers. 17:15 Close of Day Day 2 09:00 Workshop 2 - A Mock Audit 10:45 Break 11:00 Workshop 2 - Feedback 11:30 Auditing the Study Report Techniques and methods for the QA audit of the study report. 12:00 Record Keeping and Data The impact of GLP on data and records management. 12:40 Lunch 13:25 Data Integrity A look at the OECD GLP guidance document; the expectations of the regulators and the involvement of QA - Where QA adds value. 14:15 Workshop 3 - Amendments to Study Plan and Deviations from the Plan What are they? What is the difference between them? How are they controlled? 15:00 Workshop 3 - Feedback 15:15 Break 15:30 Regulatory Compliance GLP Monitoring Authority monitoring for compliance with Good Laboratory Practice. 16:15 Panel Session An opportunity for delegates to put questions to the panel of speakers. 16:45 Close of Course Extra Information Face-to-face course Course Material Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 14 Points Development Level Learn

This is a very popular, comprehensive, practical and experiential programme, covering: Assessing risks: Defines and demystifies risk and risk assessment. Risk assessments and a simple scoring system are introduced, and participants carry out assessments. Controlling risks: Cutting risks down, concentrating on the best techniques to control key risks and how to choose the right methods. Understanding your responsibilities: The legal framework; health & safety management systems. Identifying hazards: The main issues any organisation has to deal with: entrances and exits, work traffic, fire, chemicals, electricity, physical and verbal abuse, bullying, stress, noise, housekeeping and the working environment, slips, trips and falls, working at height, computers and manual handling. Investigating accidents and incidents: Why accidents should be investigated, why things go wrong and how to carry out an investigation when they do. Measuring performance: How checking performance can help to improve health & safety. How to develop basic performance indicators. Auditing and proactive and reactive measuring. Protecting the environment: Introduction to waste and pollution. How organisations and individual managers can get involved in cutting down their environmental impacts. The programme enables participants to: Assess and control risks and hazards Understand their own responsibilities for safety and health Investigate incidents Measure their own performance Reflect on good practice and plan how to ensure the safety of the staff for whom they are responsible

Course Information Join our comprehensive three-day training programme tailored for individuals seeking a foundational grasp of computerised system validation. This course equips participants with essential knowledge to effectively validate systems within their respective organisations for utilisation in GxP (GLP, GCP, GMP, GDP, and GPvP) environments. Attendees will also gain proficiency in auditing validated computerised systems, ensuring compliance with pertinent GxP regulations. Commencing with an overview of regulatory prerequisites and the system life cycle, the course transitions into practical aspects, centered around validating computerised systems and conducting subsequent audits. Engage in a dynamic blend of presentations, interactive discussions, and hands-on practical workshops throughout the course. This course will provide delegates with an understanding of the computerised system validation process, including: Definition of end user requirements Risk management, including supplier assessment and techniques for audit planning Validation planning and reporting Linking system development with good business practices Formal testing and qualification Understanding of data integrity and security issues How to assess system validation documentation to verify compliance. Is this course for you? IT professionals new to implementing computerised systems into regulated environments Quality professionals who monitor or audit computerised systems System owners, end users, tester and project staff. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Nichola Stevens Director and Principal Consultant, Nuncius Compliance Solutions Ltd Barry McManus Consultancy Partner, Empowerment Quality Engineering Ltd Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 09:00 Welcome, Introduction and Course Objectives 09:45 Why Validate? Regulations and Guidance on Computerised System Validation Overview of the regulations and guidance applicable to CSV and their key expectations. 10:30 Break 10:45 The System Lifecycle The concept of the SLC and the key outputs from it. 12:00 Lunch 12:45 The Validation Process The approach to validation for different system types and a look at some of the key deliverables. 14:00 Project Introduction 14:15 Exercise 1 - User Requirements Capturing, agreeing and documenting the user requirements for a system. 15:15 Break 15:30 Exercise 1 - Feedback 16:00 Risk Management Risk management and its impact on validation. Identifying the deliverables required. Then group discussion on risk assessment for three systems. 17:00 Questions and Answers Answers to any outstanding questions from Day 1. 17:15 Close of Day Day 2 09:00 Supplier Assessment The different approaches to supplier assessment and the things to be considered when assessing a supplier. 10:15 Exercise 2 - Supplier Assessment Planning a vendor audit with a focus on the key validation deliverables. 11:00 Break 11:15 Exercise 2 - Feedback 11:45 Test Overview and Test Planning The different test phases, the purpose of each test phase and things to be considered when planning and reporting testing. 12:45 Lunch 13:30 Test Overview and Test Planning Continued. 14:15 Test Script Design, Execution and Review What a good test script looks like and the key things to consider when creating, executing and reviewing a test script. 15:30 Break 15:45 Exercise 3 - Creating a Test Script Create a test script based on user requirements created on Day 1. 17:15 Close of Day Day 3 09:00 Exercise 3 Feedback 09:30 Infrastructure Configuration and Qualification 10:30 Break 10:45 Validation Reporting Overview of the Validation Report and what should be included in it. 11:15 Maintaining the Validated State The procedures and records needed to ensure the system remains fit for purpose. 12:30 Lunch 13:15 Change Control Key concepts related to making changes to validated systems. 14:00 Data Integrity and Security How can we assure the integrity and security of our data. 15:15 Break 15:30 Course Objectives Summary and Panel Discussion A round up of key learning from the course. 17:00 Close of Course Extra Information Face-to-face course Course Material Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 19 Points Development Level Develop

Course Information In today's evolving landscape, pharmacovigilance (PV) systems face ongoing challenges due to global, national, and company-specific events. This course focuses on developing personnel equipped to navigate these complexities and improve the safe use of medicinal products. We emphasise continuous global thinking, communication, and strategic planning, ensuring adaptability across various levels. The course explores maintaining PV system functionality while adhering to regulatory requirements. Participants will apply European regulatory standards to enhance and sustain PV system effectiveness, contributing to improvement initiatives and ensuring operational integrity. The course covers PV system intricacies, regulatory compliance, and a 'systems approach' for auditors, quality assurance personnel, and PV practitioners. Through presentations and workshops, attendees gain insights into implementing and maintaining an effective PV system. Who should attend? Auditors Pharmacovigilance Quality System Managers Pharmacovigilance scientists The QPPV. Course benefits Throughout the course delegates will explore application of the legal requirements for the PV system and quality system and how to assure these systems. They will demonstrate their ability to contribute to: A systematic investigation of the pharmacovigilance system and its quality system Examination of how the pharmacovigilance system and quality system interact to achieve compliance. The risk-based approach to auditing the PV system and quality system The maintenance of 'inspection readiness' Explore how to investigate the complex PV system Discussions about how to monitor and maintain the PV system and assure compliance. Course Objectives Clarify what has to be done: Explore application of the legal requirements. Explore how to do what has to be done: Adopt a systemic approach to systematically investigate or implement and maintain the PV system and quality system Examine how a compliant PV system and a compliant quality system interact to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements for PV Explore how to investigate the complexity of the PV system. Discus how to identify what is missing or what needs to be improved: Discuss how to monitor and maintain the PV system and assure compliance. This course will assist delegates with: An understanding of key system principles, A practical approach to implementing, maintaining and monitoring the PV system and its quality system A procedure to share expertise to increase efficiency and confidence. This course is structured to encourage delegates to: Discuss and develop ideas - Share knowledge and experiences - Solve specific problems.  By the end of the course delegates will be able to: Understand better the pharmacovigilance system, its quality system and how the components interact to achieve the objectives of pharmacovigilance Investigate, and analyse the pharmacovigilance system and to identify what is missing and what needs to be improved. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Jana Hyankova Head of PV Department, IVIGEE Services a.s. Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 08:30 Welcome, registration, course objectives and introduction to work groups Housekeeping notices, meet other delegates, explore how to work in your work group, course objectives. Clarify the definition and objectives of Pharmacovigilance. 09:30 The Regulatory Framework for Pharmacovigilance Identify the relevant regulations and directives. Explore GVP guidance, structure of the modules and standard format of each module. 10:00 The Pharmacovigilance System Exploration of how to organise what has to be done, communications. Exploration of the structures and processes for pharmacovigilance. 10:30 Break 11:00 Workshop 1 and Feedback Exploring an organisational model of the pharmaceutical company- cooperation between PV and other stakeholders. 12:00 The Quality System for pharmacovigilance Exploration of the structures, processes for the PV quality system and discussion of how it interacts with the pharmacovigilance system to meet the objectives of pharmacovigilance effectively and efficiently. 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Workshop 2 and Feedback The quality system puzzle. Explore the organisation of the PV quality system and how it interacts with the PV system. 14:30 The Quality System for pharmacovigilance Exploration of the structures processes for the PV quality system and discussion of how it interacts with the pharmacovigilance system to meet the objectives of pharmacovigilance effectively and efficiently. 15:00 Description of PV System 15:30 Break 15:30 Workshop 3 and Feedback The quality system puzzle Explore the organisation of the PV quality system and how it interacts with the PV system. 16:00 The Pharmacovigilance Safety Master File Construction of the Pharmacovigilance System Master File and its purpose. 17:00 Workshop 3 and Feedback Description of PV System. 18:00 End of Day Day 2 08:30 Drug Safety in the Clinical Trial Environment - Part 1 Information flow and responsibilities of the sponsor. 09:30 Workshop 4 and Feedback Drug Safety in the Clinical Trial environment: Information flow and responsibilities of the sponsor. 10:30 Break 11:00 Drug Safety in the Clinical Trial Environment - Part 2 Information flow and responsibilities of the sponsor. 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Workshop 5 and Feedback Drug Safety in the clinical trial environment: Information flow and responsibilities of the sponsor. 13:30 Processing of Safety Data Exploration of safety data processing, verification, validation, follow up, formatting and collation, reporting requirements, quality and data management. 15:00 Break 15:30 EudraVigilance Exploration of how EudraVigilance supports the PV system. 16:15 Signal Detection and Evaluation/Risk Benefit Assessment: Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC): What is a signal? What are the regulatory requirements? How is signal detection and evaluation conducted? Qualitative and quantitative methods of signal detection. Risk benefit assessment. 17:00 Risk Management Plans A cornerstone of Pharmacovigilance safety communications, direct healthcare professional communication 18:00 End of Day Day 3 08:30 The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) Exploration of how good practice is achieved. Composition, role and responsibilities. Examples of referrals. 09:15 Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs): Regulatory requirements, exploring good practice, report format, reference safety information, schedule of submission, analysis evaluations and distribution. 10:00 Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)/Periodic Benefit Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs) Regulatory requirements, exploring good practice, report format, reference safety information, schedule of submission, analysis evaluations and distribution. 10:30 Break 11:00 Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)/Periodic Benefit Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs) Regulatory requirements, exploring good practice, report format, reference safety information, schedule of submission, analysis evaluations and distribution. 12:00 Workshop 6 and Feedback To explore the compilation and submission of the PSUR. 13:00 Lunch 13:30 Role of the QPPV Exploration of the legal responsibilities of the QPPV and the MAH. 14:30 Break 15:00 Workshop 7 and Feedback To explore the challenges faced by the QPPV. 15:30 End of course Extra Information Face-to-Face Course Course material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device< Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 23 Points   Development Level Develop

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This workshop has been designed to help managers understand their responsibilities and what they need to do to ensure compliance with current workplace legislation - including the fire safety and CDM regulations. The day will cover the legal background - including an appreciation of how safety legislation has evolved and why; the logic behind recent developments and the implications for staff and employers; key areas of current legislation; roles and responsibilities in health and safety management, including monitoring contractors and suppliers effectively; implementing sound health and safety policies and procedures; getting staff on board, and implementing effective systems. Also, recognising potential risks and hazards and developing strategies to minimise their impact in the workplace. This course will give participants an understanding of: The broader context of the key areas of health and safety regulation which apply to your organisation Existing health and safety practice and guide them in how to shape and implement an effective health and safety policy What they should do and the procedures to support it Potential areas of risk in the workplace - and how to take action to minimise the threat to staff safety How sound health and safety processes can contribute to business performance 1 Understanding the workplace legislation Overview of health and safety and workplace legislation Compliance, the role of the facilities manager, and who is accountable? Breakout session to discuss where we are now and to highlight issues of concern Applying required policies and procedures Developing and implementation/review of the safety policy Communicating with users, clients and contractors Health and safety manual 'Selling' health and safety 2 Key legislation - a practical working guide Asbestos Regulations Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 / 2015 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Fire Precautions (Workplace ) Regulations 2006 Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2006 Work Equipment Regulations 3 Controlling contractors Understanding the Regulations Selecting and assessing contractors Understanding and setting accountability Why a method statement? How to apply a permit to work system Safe systems of work Round-table discussion to bring out issues from participants' own experience 4 Risk assessment Understanding your hazards Identifying specialist areas How to undertake these assessments Implementation of sound systems and processes Syndicate exercise identifying where assessments are needed and carrying out assessments 5 Keeping the work environment safe Sick building syndrome and legionella Asbestos Waste management Pest control Provisions for first aid Accident reporting and investigation At-work driver safety Security 6 Fire safety Understanding the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order Fire certificates The fire risk assessment Testing fire-fighting equipment? Emergency procedures Workshop to examine the procedures for dealing with different types of emergencies 7 Ergonomics programme Ergonomics - important or irrelevant? Are you complying with HSE regulations? Furniture and equipment Display screen equipment assessments Homeworking - your concern or not? Syndicate exercise to review what to do when relocating or refurbishing an office 8 Inspecting and auditing Role of Health and Safety Executive Inspectors - 'be prepared' FM role Staff/trade union involvement Independent audits Records and reports Communicating the results 9 Action plan Participants to list actions they need to take after the course

This course will provide delegates involved in tackling the financial underpinning of corrupt behaviour with the knowledge, concepts and practices necessary to understand and mitigate illicit financial flows.