About this course
This course develops the skills to audit a medical devices quality management system against ISO 13485, covering design controls, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
Everything you get
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Live instructor-led sessions
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Downloadable templates and working documents
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Full learning management system access
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Realistic simulated audit case study
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Exam registration handled for you
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Digital certificate on successful completion
Learning outcomes
OUTCOME 1
Explain the medical devices QMS framework and ISO 13485 requirements
OUTCOME 2
Audit design controls and regulatory compliance processes
OUTCOME 3
Plan, conduct, report and follow up a medical devices QMS audit
OUTCOME 4
Evaluate risk management and traceability practices
Practical, job-ready skills
Where this can take you
Step 1
Internal QMS Auditor
Audit your organization's medical devices quality system.
Step 2
Medical Devices Lead Auditor
Lead certification audits for third-party bodies.
Step 3
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Oversee organization-wide regulatory compliance.
Course modules
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Module 1: Medical Devices QMS Fundamentals & ISO 13485 Framework
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Module 2: Audit Principles & Auditor Roles
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Module 3: Design Control & Regulatory Review
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Module 4: Conducting the Stage 2 Audit
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Module 5: Auditing Risk Management & Traceability
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Module 6: Nonconformities & Reporting
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Module 7: Closing Meetings & Corrective Action
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Module 8: Auditor Ethics & Programme Management
Format & delivery
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Live virtual instructor-led sessions
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One continuous case study audited end-to-end
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Choice of intensive or part-time schedule
How you're assessed
Assessment is continuous through in-course activities, plus a final objective examination lasting approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, open book. Your first exam attempt is included in the course fee. A certificate is issued shortly after a passing result.
Who should attend
- Medical device quality managers
- Regulatory affairs professionals
- Internal auditors moving to certification auditing
- Professionals pursuing medical devices QMS lead auditor certification
Frequently asked questions
What does this course cover? +
ISO 13485 requirements, design controls, and auditing medical device quality management systems.
Who should attend? +
Medical device quality managers and regulatory affairs professionals.
Is regulatory knowledge required? +
Basic regulatory awareness is helpful; the course covers requirements in detail.
What prior knowledge is recommended? +
Basic familiarity with quality management concepts is helpful but not required.
How is the exam conducted? +
Online, open book, with objective questions.