Good Documentation Practices (GDocP)

How to Write Effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

This course has been designed for anyone who wants to learn more about writing effective Standard Operating Procedures or SOPs specifically within the highly regulated life science industry. The course will not only serve those people working in the life science sector but also to other organizations operating a quality management system.

CEU Credits: 0.1
Course Code: ELM-126
Duration: 60 mins
Skill Level: Basic
Language: English
Final Exam: Yes
Certification: Yes
Version: V1.1
Effective Date: 08/11/2021

Curriculum for this course

Overview
Learning objectives
Who should take this course?
Course modules
What is a standard operating system
Regulatory requirements
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
GLP in the US
GLP in the US - Part 1
GLP in the US - Part 2
GLP in the US - Part 3
SOP requirements for ISO 17025
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) – Continued
SOP requirements for ISO 9001
Summary of regulatory requirements for SOPs
Overview
Purpose
Scope
Equipment, materials and tools
Warnings and safety information
Glossary of terms
Roles and responsibilities
Procedure – List format
Procedure – Paragraph format
Policies, guidelines and references
Revision history
Attachments
Sign off
SOP life cycle
Stage 1: Initiation
Stage 2: Drafting the new SOP
Stage 2: Drafting the new SOP – continued
Stage 3: Reviewing the SOP
Stage 4: Approval of SOP
Stage 5: Revision of SOPs – Part 1
Stage 5: Revision of SOPs – Part 2
Stage 6: Decommissioning of SOPs
The requirements
Control of paper SOPs
Control of SOPs using electronic document management systems (EDMS)
Numbering of Standard Operating Procedures – Part 1
Numbering of Standard Operating Procedures – Part 2
Numbering of Standard Operating Procedures – Part 3
SOP training

Conclusion

Final Assessment

Certification

Author

Dr. David Trew

Organic & Analytical Chemist David Trew Consulting Ltd

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