Quality Management Systems
Advanced Diploma in Quality Management Systems
In-depth mastery for senior practitioners who will lead quality function design, audit programmes and accreditation readiness within their organisations.
- Level
- Advanced / Diploma
- Delivery
- Blended (online + in person)
- Certification
- Nestra Klinikal Advanced Diploma in Quality Management Systems
Who this is for
- Quality managers and heads of laboratory
- Senior clinical research staff
- Consultants advising on quality systems
What you will be able to do
- Lead the design and implementation of an organisation-wide quality system
- Run an internal audit programme against ISO 15189 or ISO 17025
- Prepare an organisation for accreditation assessment
- Mentor staff through a quality transformation
Curriculum
- 01
Quality system architecture
Designing a system that fits the organisation rather than a template.
- 02
ISO 15189 in depth
Requirements for medical laboratories, clause by clause.
- 03
ISO 17025 in depth
Requirements for testing and calibration laboratories, clause by clause.
- 04
Audit programme management
Building and running an audit schedule, and managing auditor competence.
- 05
Accreditation readiness
Gap analysis, remediation planning and assessment preparation.
Entry requirements
- Completion of the core QMS/QA certificate, or demonstrable equivalent experience in a quality role