ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) - Training Courses
Lead Auditor Training
ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) - Training Courses
ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Training
The PECB certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Training Course provides the expertise to audit a Medical Devices Quality Management Systems (MDQMS) based on the ISO 13485 Standard, in compliance with the requirements of ISO 19011 and ISO 17021.
Why should you attend?
ISO 13485 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform a Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a "PECB Certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor" credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
Who Should Attend?
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) certification audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master a Medical Devices Quality Management System audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Medical Devices Quality Management System requirements
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Medical Devices Quality Management System audit
- Expert advisors in Medical Devices Quality Management
COURSE AGENDA
DURATION: 5 Days
Day 1
Introduction to Medical Devices Quality Management Systems (MDQMS) and ISO 13485
- Course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Certification process
- Fundamental principles of Medical Devices Quality Management Systems
- Medical Devices Quality Management System (QMS)
Day 2
Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Audit approach based on evidence and risk
- Initiating the audit
- Stage 1 audit
- Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
- Stage 2 audit (Part 1)
Day 3
On-site audit activities
- Stage 2 audit (Part 2)
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures
- Creating audit test plans
- Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports
Day 4
Closing the audit
- Documentation of the audit and its review
- Closing the audit
- Evaluating action plans by the auditor
- Beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit program
- Competence and evaluation of auditors
- Closing the training
Day 5
Certification Exam
Learning Objectives
- Understand the operations of a Medical Devices Quality Management System based on ISO 13485
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 13485 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
- Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
- Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 13485 in the context of a MDQMS audit
- Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011
Examination
The PECB certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Training Course exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
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Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS)
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Domain 2: Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS)
3
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
4
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 13485 audit
5
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 13485 audit
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Domain 6: Closing an ISO 13485 audit
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Domain 7: Managing an ISO 13485 audit program
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
Credentials
PECB Certified ISO 13485 Provisional Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 13485 Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 13485 Senior Lead Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 13485 Master
Exam
PECB Certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
PECB Certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
PECB Certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
PECB Certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
ISO 13485 Lead Implementer + ISO 13485 Lead Auditor (4 additional foundation exams)
Professional Experience
None
Two years: One year of work experience in Medical Devices Quality Management
Five years: Two years of work experience in Medical Devices Quality Management
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Medical Devices Quality Management
Fifteen years: Ten years of work experience in Medical Devices Quality Management
SOMS Project Experience
None
Audit activities: a total of 200 hours
Audit activities: a total of 300 hours
Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours
Audit activities: 700 hours
Project activities: 700 hours
Other Requirements
Signing the PECB code of ethics
Signing the PECB code of ethics
Signing the PECB code of ethics
Signing the PECB code of ethics
Signing the PECB code of ethics
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Certification fees are included in the exam price.
- Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
- A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.
Training Calendar
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
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Albania, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Kosova, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudia Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Erab Emirates
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Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Cook Islands, Ivory Coast, Dominica, DR Congo, Djibouti, East Timor, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guam, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Macau, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Islands, North Korea, North Mariana Island, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcaim Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, The Gambia, Togo, Tonga, Trinadad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, US Virgin Islands, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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