Foundation knowledge element of the UK Study Guide

What the QP needs to know and how it all works in practice

  • Key topics

    Contamination Control Strategy

    Microorganisms - sources, types, detection, identification, testing, removal

    Cleanroom design, validation, sterilisation, disinfection

    Product process simulations, sterility testing, preservation

    Water systems

  • Main Tutors

    Tanya Agombar

    Greg Webber

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  • Included

    Exercises, assessment

    Leadership for the QP

    Form and viva practice

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, you will have a broad understanding of the significance of the presence of different types of microbes in pharmaceutical products and facilities, and the control measures required to prevent microbial contamination

  • How to implement a contamination control strategy
    Sources, types of microorganisms, and how to interpret monitoring data for investigations, including the hazard identification and risk evaluation related to these

  • Types of microbiological testing, including:
    # Common test methods
    # Validation of microbial methods
    # Rapid test methods
    # Endotoxin/pyrogen testing

  • Production, distribution, validation of pharmaceutical grade water

  • Production of sterile and non-sterile products, environmental controls, use of preservatives

In this portal

Your materials, assignments and assessments will all be provided through this learning portal

You will be notified by email when items are available for you to access...

  • 1 month before the course start date
    ~ You can access your course workbook
    ~ You will be able to download your Preparatory Assignment

  • Day before course start date
    ~ Downloads for workshops and exercises

  • End of each course day
    ~ Answers to exercises where appropriate

  • After course
    ~ Learning assessment
    ~ Course evaluation
    ~ Certificate

How to join us

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