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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