Proficiency testing catalogue - LGC Standards

Training and educationA range of training courses is available fromLGC Standards to help laboratory managersand analysts demonstrate competence in, andkeep abreast of, quality assurance issues andpractices. LGC Standards analytical qualitytraining programme includes:• Achieving traceability in chemical testing;• Using proficiency testing in the analyticallaboratory;• Method validation;• Quality systems in testing laboratories;• Statistics for analytical chemists;• Further statistical tools for analyticalchemists;• Principle and practice of measurementuncertainty in chemical testing laboratories;• Evaluating measurement uncertainty forchemical testing laboratories.The majority of the courses are run inTeddington, South West London. In additionLGC Standards can provide training for groupsof staff at your own site, where the coursescan be customised to meet your exact needs.SummaryProficiency testing is widely used across manyindustries as an integral part of the qualitycontrol and risk reduction process. Similarlyparticipation in these types of programmesprovides the analytical laboratory with theability to assess performance on an ongoingbasis and benchmark that performance againstother laboratories while maintaining anonymity.Confidentiality of participant results is anabsolute requirement of proficiency testing andis assured for all participants. The ongoingassessment of performance using proficiencytesting allows the identification of areas fortraining and improvement and may also assistwith audit processes.Proficiency testing is only one of the many toolsthat can bring about improvements in yourlaboratory’s quality system. Other ways mayinclude the use of quality control materialsand reference materials. LGC Standards canoffer our market leading products from ourcatalogues covering a wide range of sectorsincluding food, environmental, pharmaceutical,clinical and industrial.Other servicesTo find out more about the training coursesand seminars available and to make an on-linebooking visit our website: www.lgc.co.uk52 Tel: +44 (0)161 762 2500 Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501