Method Validation Training Course

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

May 16 and 17, 2023 (must attend both days to receive certificate)

• Day 1: May 16, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -04:00)
• Day 2: May 17, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC/GMT -04:00)

Fees: AOAC Member: USD $599 Non-member: USD $699

Course Contents

1. Overview of AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Conformity Assessment Programs: Performance Tested Methods^SM (PTM), Reviewed and Recognized^SM (R²), and Official Methods of Analysis^SM (OMA)
   • Program overviews
   • Customized process options
   • Consulting
   • Report format, method instructions, and review
   • PTM and R² Certification
   • PTM and R² 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, R², 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