ISO 13485 Training | ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Training in Andorra la Vella

ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 13485:2016

• Introduction
• What is ISO 13485:2016?
• Benefits of Implementing ISO 13485
• Applications of ISO 13485
• First Steps to ISO 13485:2016 Compliance
• What is a Medical Device?
• Purpose of a Quality Management System
• Importance of ISO 13485
• Basic Principles of ISO 13485
• Exercise

Module 2: ISO 13485 Clauses 1 and 2

• Clause 1 – Scope
• Clause 2 - Normative References

Module 3: ISO 13485 Clauses 3 and 4

• Clause 3 - Terms and Definitions
• Clause 4 - Quality Management System
• Clause 4.1 General Requirements
• Clause 4.2 Document Requirements
• Exercise

Module 4: Requirements and Quality Systems

• Requirements and Quality Systems
• Clause 5 - Management Responsibilities
• Clause 6 - Resource Management
• Clause 7 - Product Realisation
• Clause 8 - Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement
• Exercise

Module 5: Overview of ISO 13485:2016 Requirements

• Requirements of ISO 13485:2016
• General Requirements
• Documentation Requirements
• Management Responsibility
• Resources
• Product Realisation
• Infrastructure
• Risk Management

Module 6: Implementation Phases of the ISO 13485 Frameworks

• Stages to Implementation
• Gap Analysis
• Process Mapping

Module 7: Conducting an ISO 13485 Certification Audit

• Certification Audits
• Exercise

Module 8: Relationship Between ISO 13485 and ISO 9001

• Scope
• Focus
• Continual Improvement
• Terminology
• Differences Between the Standards
• Similarities Between the Standards

Module 9: Internal Auditing

• Internal Auditing
• Internal Audit Objectives
• Auditing Skills
• Steps in Internal Auditing
• Planning, Preparation, and Management of Audits
• Internal Audit – PDCA Cycle
• Types of Audit
• Audit Techniques
• Exercise

Module 10: Internal Audit Plan

• Audit Plan
• Criteria

Module 11: Audit Process

• Audit Process
• Conducting Process Audits
• Scope
• Criteria
• Reporting Audit Findings

Module 12: Internal Audit Evidence and Findings

• Internal Audit Evidence and Findings
• Classification
• Closing Report
• Nonconformities
• Documented Procedure
• Exercise

Module 13: Roles and Responsibilities

• Internal Auditor Responsibilities
• Closing Meetings

Module 14: Resource Management and Product Realisation

• Provision of Resources
• Infrastructure
• Planning and Development of Products

ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Exam Information

To achieve the ISO 13485 Internal Auditor, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  
• Total Questions: 30 
• Total Marks: 30 Marks 
• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks 
• Duration: 40 Minutes  
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

Who should attend this ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Course?

The ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Course is a programme that allows professionals to conduct ISO 13485-based medical device Quality Management System (QMS) Internal Audits. This course can be beneficial for professionals, including:

• Quality Managers
• Engineers
• Technicians
• Regulatory Affairs Professionals
• Manufacturing Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Medical Device Consultants

Prerequisites of the ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Course Overview

ISO 13485 defines the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) in situations where an organisation must demonstrate its ability to consistently offer medical devices and related services that fulfil customer and applicable regulatory requirements. An ISO 13485 audit helps to identify the present state and health of your QMS and processes. It includes an independent and systematic process audit to determine QMS's conformity or nonconformity.

This training session will provide delegates with auditing techniques for Quality Management Systems following ISO 13485 and ISO 19011. Individuals with excellent auditing skills in medical devices will quickly get higher designations and expand their professional networks. Professionals in roles such as Quality Managers, Regulatory Affairs Specialists, Quality Control Officers, and individuals involved in internal quality audits in the medical device industry should aim to master the ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Training Course.

In this 2-day ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Training course, delegates will gain comprehensive knowledge of Quality Management Systems and how to conduct internal auditing. They will also learn about management's responsibilities for making policy and financial decisions to support QMS, how to plan a medical device, quality process audit, and documentation requirements.

Course Objectives

• To carry out activities in order to achieve audit objectives
• To provide products and services to medical device organisations
• To enhance the organisational ability and meet customer requirements
• To identify the context of a company as well as internal and external issues
• To create a culture of continual improvement and improve decision-making
• To maintain records and implement quality processes within an organisation

After attending this training, delegates can promote awareness of regulations and review the management to identify improvements and regulatory requirements. They will also be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and document each test during processing.

What’s included in this ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Course?

• ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack