Computer Systems Validation (21 CFR Part 11)

Course Details

Enquiry Save to Favorites

Course Description

The main objectives of the course will be to give attendees the basic principles in Validating both computer Hardware and Software systems used in Manufacturing, QA and Regulatory control of processes and systems.
The course will also look at the 21 CFR part 11 ruling by the FDA pertaining to Electronic Records/Electronic Signatures Course
Contents: Regulations and Guidelines for Computer System Validation: The course will examine the current GAMP version applied to validating PLC, software and control systems. Both FDA and EU regulatory guidelines will be discussed with regard to the Pharmaceutical industry as well as Guidelines issued by the FDA on Software validation in the Medical Device industry
Electronic Signatures and Records: A discussion on the current 21 CFR part 11 regulations will be given covering topics such as background and impact of the regulations in Industry to date, details of regulations and practical implications of the rule, how to assess relevant company systems/products for compliance and implementing a validation program around a compliant package.
The Computer Validation Life Cycle: The life cycle from design, through construction, installation and live start up for a typical software project will be described with details on the contents of key documents / activities such as URS, FDS, VMP, IQ, OQ, PQ Risk assessment of Computerised systems This section will look at the objectives for risk assessment, and will discuss the various techniques and how to effectively implement to ensure critical risks are identified and correct level of validation is carried out
Note: The above syllabus may change during the training course to provide more detail in aspects, which have been ascertained to be of greater value to the trainee. This course is presented in conjunction with SQT Training.