This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Assessment of Laboratory Competence. It covers the laboratory standards and regulations; the roles and responsibilities of a laboratory personnel; the various assessment techniques used to evaluate staff performance and knowledge; and the competency checklists, effective tools for ongoing competence assessment and technical abilities of laboratory staff in performing standard procedure.
Further, the course will also discuss the analytical balances and precision measuring tools; conducting and interpreting quality control checks; the routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments; the importance of document control systems in maintaining laboratory competence; the competence in keeping accurate and thorough laboratory records; the training on regulatory requirements and how to ensure compliance through competent practices; preparing for internal and external audits as a measure of laboratory competence; and the effective communication, teamwork and collaboration and methods to train and develop staff for continual improvement of laboratory competence.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the role of leadership skills in enhancing lab performance and competence; managing conflicts and solving problems efficiently; the methods for continuous assessment and improvement for laboratory competence; the impact of emerging technologies on laboratory competence; and providing constructive feedback, conducting effective performance review and creating a culture that promotes continuous learning and competence.