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Risk Management in the Laboratory

Gain the knowledge and tools to develop an effective risk management framework and apply a dynamic, risk-based approach to laboratory conformance.

Pre-Requisites

Recommended Experience

1 day

Duration

Virtual, Face-to-Face

Delivery Mode

$919.00 (incl. GST)

Cost

Overview

This course introduces the principles of risk management and how these apply in a laboratory setting. It combines risk management requirements for testing and calibration laboratories in ISO/IEC 17025 and/or human pathology laboratories in ISO 15189, with risk management practices in ISO 3100, to enable participants to develop a risk management framework that:

  • conforms to international standards
  • achieves quality outcomes
  • identifies and maximises opportunities for their laboratory organisation.

The course is designed to meet current industry demand and expectations in risk management to enable effective application of the risk management process in the laboratory context. 

Outcomes

Define risk management principles.
Outline the risk management framework and process.
Explain risk management communication and consultation.
Outline risk management scope, context and criteria.
Undertake risk management assessment including risk identification, analysis and evaluation.
Monitor and review risk management.
Complete risk management recording and reporting.

Audience

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This course is ideal for anyone in the laboratory who is responsible for:

  • identifying, analysing and managing risks, and/or
  • developing and implementing risk management policies, processes and procedures.

The course may also be of interest to facilities who are considering, or are in the process of gaining, accreditation with NATA.

Delivery

Course content is delivered using engaging learning activities that may include:

  • individual and group work
  • case study scenarios that apply the learning to real-life practice
  • opportunities to evaluate understanding as the course progresses.

Learning through individual and group activities and discussions

Activities and scenarios that apply to real life practice

Opportunities to evaluate understanding as the course progresses

Training is delivered from 9:00 am – 5.00 pm.

Locations.

Dates & Booking

Risk Management in the Laboratory

Course Date
03 Sep 2025
Location
Virtual Course
Course Date
10 Sep 2025
Location
Sydney
Course Date
30 Sep 2025
Location
Perth
Course Date
21 Oct 2025
Location
Adelaide
Course Date
05 Nov 2025
Location
Brisbane
Course Date
05 Nov 2025
Location
Virtual Course
Course Date
03 Dec 2025
Location
Melbourne

“I really enjoyed the practical group discussions; they were good for putting theory into practice and learning from other’s experiences. A lot of new information gained.”

Jennifer Buckseall, SA Pathology