Method Validation Training Course

This live, two-day virtual training course reviews the technical validation requirements and processes of the Performance Tested Methods^SM and Official Methods of Analysis^SM programs. The course will include breakout sessions covering the technical requirements for microbiology methods and chemistry methods.

October 10 and 11, 2023 (must attend both days to receive certificate)

• Day 1: 
  Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -04:00)
• Day 2: 
  Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -04:00)

Fees:
AOAC Member: USD $699 Non-member: USD $799

• Group rates are available for organizations with three or more participants. Please contact Dawn Dowell or Nora Marshall for more details.

Course Contents

1. Overview of AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Conformity Assessment Programs: Performance Tested Methods^SM (PTM) and Official Methods of Analysis^SM (OMA)
   • Program overviews
   • Customized process options
   • Consulting
   • Report format, method instructions, and review
   • PTM Certification
   • PTM Renewals
   • OMA First and Final Action
   • Modifications
2. Technical requirements and statistics for inclusivity/exclusivity (microbiology), calibration/selectivity (chemistry), matrix studies, robustness, and product consistency and stability 
3. Modules for:
   • Method developers
   • Independent and collaborative laboratories
   • Expert reviewers

Target Attendees

• Method developers
• Independent laboratories
• Candidates for AOAC Expert Reviewers or Volunteer Experts

Learning Outcomes

Method developers: 

• Better understanding of AOAC conformity assessment programs and processes
• Improved study designs meeting AOAC and AOACRI requirements
• More concise data collection, and therefore, faster PTM and OMA approvals

Independent laboratories:

• Part of qualification as an AOACRI Independent Laboratory 
• Improved chances for selection for AOACRI studies and OMA collaborative studies
• Better understanding of technical requirements and processes for performing studies

Candidates for AOAC Expert Reviewers:

• Better understanding of AOAC conformity assessment programs and processes
• Better understanding of current practices, statistics, and acceptance criteria
• Improved chances for selection as an Expert Reviewer