Course Information Join us for a two-day immersive course crafted to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of remote audit methodologies. Delve into the nuances between remote and face-to-face audits, dissecting their respective strengths and limitations. Through practical scenarios tailored for remote audit conduct, this course stands as an essential counterpart to our on-site audits course The Auditing Course. Who Should Attend: Applicable across various domains of regulated research and development, this course proves invaluable in contexts requiring a quality system for audit. Participants with firsthand audit experience stand to gain the most benefit from this programme. Expanding on Previous Learning: This course extends its relevance to all forms of audits and further amplifies concepts explored in RQA's suite of research quality assurance courses, including: 'Research Quality Assurance for Good Laboratory Practice,' 'Good Clinical Practice Auditing – Principles and Practice,' and 'Good Manufacturing Practice for Investigational Medicinal Products.' Benefits include improved: Understand the processes of planning, conducting, reporting and follow-up of audits Recognising the importance of personal approach in developing positive audit outcomes Ability to analyse evidence and present logical audit findings Appreciate the importance of audit in continuing improvement. This course is structured to encourage delegates to: Discuss and develop ideas Solve problems Exchange information. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Andrew Waddell Founder Director, Tower Mains Ltd Rosemary Ichaba Senior QA Associate, Tower Mains Ltd Cate Ovington Director, The Knowlogy Group Ltd Jean McWilliam Associate Director, Alexion Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 09:00 Course Registration 09:15 Welcome and Introductions 09:35 Introduction to Audits Delegates explore the range of audits which they have experienced, define the purpose of each audit type and establish which of those audits are performed to meet regulatory requirements. 10:05 Introduction to Remote Audits Presentation to introduce the major differences between face-to-face audits and remote audits. The major elements of audits will be examined to determine where there may be differences. 10:30 Break 10:45 Workshop 1 - Remote Audits This workshop will examine participants experience or understanding of the differences between face-to-face and remote audits. 11:15 Workshop 1 - Feedback 11:35 Audit Preparation The essential steps in preparation for audits will be discussed with emphasis on remote audits. 12:05 Workshop 2 - Remote Audit Preparation Factors relating to the preparation for remote audits will be considered in discussion groups. 12:35 Workshop 2 - Feedback 12:50 Lunch 13:30 Audit Logistics Preparation for the audit includes many arrangements other than the audit content. 14:00 Workshop 3 - Audit Logistics Delegates will discuss some of the issues that may occur during the set up and conduct of remote audits and how to resolve them. 14:30 Workshop 3 - Feedback 14:45 Break 15:00 The Opening Meeting Presentation regarding the importance and content of the opening meeting. 15:20 Workshop 4 - Opening Meeting Delegates will consider the practicalities of arranging and conducting an opening meeting. 15:45 Workshop 4 - Feedback 16:10 Audit Conduct Tools Practical advice on preparation of some of the tools that will be valuable in the conduct of audits. 16:40 Questions and Answers An overview of the first day and a chance to ask questions 17:00 Close of Day Day 2 09:00 Reflections on Day 1 Recap on the topics covered and a chance for delegates to raise points. 09:15 Gathering Evidence Presentation on challenges of gathering evidence and conducting interviews during remote audits. 09:45 Workshop 5 - Remote Interviews Scenarios of different remote interviews will be played and delegates assess the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. 10:15 Break 10:30 Creating Audit Findings Ideas regarding how to create good audit findings will be discussed during this short presentation. 10:50 Workshop 6 - Creating Audit Findings Delegates will be provided with examples of evidence from an audit. They will discuss these and create their audit findings for presentation at the closing meeting. 11:35 The Closing Meeting The content and conduct of the closing meeting will be discussed. 11:55 Workshop 7(a) - Preparing for the Closing Meeting The findings from workshop 6 will be reviewed and a Lead Auditor selected to provide feedback in workshop 7(b) 12:15 Workshop 7(b) - The Closing Meeting The Lead Auditor from each group will hold a meeting to present the results (role play). 12:45 Lunch 13:30 The Audit Report This presentation will cover not only the essential contents of the audit report but also how to write the report in a manner that will generate the most positive reaction. 14:00 Workshop 8 - The Audit Report Delegates will be provided with an audit report from an audit conducted remotely and will conduct a peer review of the report in their breakout groups. 15:00 Workshop 8 - Feedback 15:20 Break 15:35 Audit Closure Presentation on how to conclude the audit with reference to post-audit activities. 15:55 Open Forum 16:30 Close of Course Extra Information 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.
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