Alternate Microbiological Methods (Classroom)

Event

This course establishes an understanding of microbiological test practices, classical (culture based) and alternate/ rapid, their advantages and disadvantages and their validation in the pharmaceutical industry. It also provides an overview of compendial and regulatory guidance on alternate/ rapid microbiological testing.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the role of USP in microbiology and sterility assurance
  • List types of microbiology tests in the USP–NF
  • Understand validation and verification of compendial and alternative microbiological methods
  • Describe approaches to microbial identification
  • Compare alternative growth and non-growth based methods

Who Should Participate:

  • QA/QC staff
  • R.A. managers
  • Scientists
  • Investigators
  • Other professionals who work or interact in a pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory environment