Introduction to Auditing
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Auditing is the on-site verification activity (such as inspection or examination) of a process or quality system, to check compliance or non-compliance to the specified requirements of the standard as outlined in the Human Medicine Regulation (2012).
Audits are carried out against the GDP Guidelines 2013/C 343/01 prior to trading with a company, or in response to a triggering event such as performance failures.
This course will cover Quality Management, the requirements and role of a qualified and competent auditor and the tasks and types of auditing, in line with the GDP Guidelines 2013/C 343/01.
The learning objectives of our Introduction to Auditing course are:
- To understand the importance and requirements of Quality Management, against the principles of ISO 9001 and PQMS.
- Understand what an Audit is, what types of audit you may experience, and how to prepare for the audit day.
- Understand the role of the Auditor and how the GDP Guidelines 2013/C 343/01 apply to their role.
You will also learn:
- Types of deficiency.
- What should be covered at a closing meeting.
- What follow-up processes should be undertaken after an audit.
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Compact introduction in GDP. It would be nice to touch more subjects.