2064 Calibration Method Validation

This 2-hour webinar on Calibration Method Validation will examine the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements for selection of calibration methods and for method validation and provide guidance on developing a process for validating a new or modified calibration process.

Learning Objectives

At the end of (or during) this session, using your notes and excerpts from ISO/IEC 17025 2017, participants will be able to:

• IDENTIFY the requirements for calibration method validation;
• DESCRIBE example analyses to be conducted as a part of validation; 
• IDENTIFY the documentation retention requirements; 
• ASSESS laboratory procedures for compliance and presence of validation records; and
• DEVELOP a plan for method validation..

Materials & Supplies

None.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this webinar.

Pre-Work

1. Read ISO/IEC 17025:2017 sections regarding laboratory methods and procedures; and 
2. Answer pre-work questions, which will be sent to confirmed participants by the instructor, and be prepared to discuss them during the session.

Pre-Work Deadline

Must be completed prior to webinar.

Post-Work

Submit evidence of session notes and application of technical audit of lab procedures and/or validation. (Outline to be provided). 

Post-Work Deadline

Post-work must be submitted to instructors by Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Minimum Requirements

Completion includes completing pre-work assignment, full attendance and participation in the session activities and discussion, and submission of course notes with application asessement from the participant's laboratory.

Audience

Laboratory personnel who have responsibilities for developing, implementing, and/or improving the quality management system in their laboratory as well as those who are seeking OWM recognition and/or accreditation or improvements to support recognition/accreditation.  This course is available for non-weights and measures participants.

Registration Fee

The current registration fee for webinars is $350, and confirmed participants will receive payment instructions.  Registration fees for State weights and measures metrologists are funded by NIST OWM.

Instructors

Elizabeth Koncki
Email: elizabeth.koncki [at] nist.gov (elizabeth[dot]koncki[at]nist[dot]gov)

Technology Requirements

The webinar will be a live stream, so participants must have a constant connection during the webinar (hard-wired is preferred).
 
1. Operating System (browser) configurations:

• Windows
  • Windows 10, 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later, Windows Edge browser, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome
  • For HTML Client - Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above), and Edge (v42.0 & above)
• Mac OS
  • Mac OS X 10.12, 10.13 and 10.14
  • Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome
  • For HTML Client - Google Chrome (v70.0 & above), Apple Safari (v12.0 & above), and  Mozilla Firefox (v65.0 & above)
• Linux
  • Ubuntu 16.04; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • No application support is available for Linux. Users on Linux can attend meetings in a browser.
  • Google Chrome, Adobe Flash Player 23.0

2. Mobile

• The Adobe Connect app for iOS and Android requires Adobe Connect Server version 8.2 or later
• Google Android 4.4 or later
• Apple iOS: iOS 8.1.2 or later
• Some features may not be enabled in all Adobe Connect meetings if one is using an Adobe Connect Server older than version 9.4.2 (required for Custom pods)
  • NOTE:  OWM discourages using the Adobe Connect app for iOS and Android because engaging with highly technical content and interactive polls are challenging on a small screen.

3. Media players

• In order to access the event, you must have, at a minimum, Adobe® Flash® Player 13 or higher installed on your computer. Please visit http://get2.adobe.com/flashplayer/ to download the Flash Player.

4.  International Phone Calls

• Before the webinar – Participants are responsible for verifying and testing that international calling is enabled on any telephone extension that will be used during the webinar. Some organizations permit only domestic calls, which may restrict the participant from making an international call to the OWM toll free number. A request to enable international call services may be necessary. Failing to test the international phone service could prevent participation in the webinar.

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