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FQS Workshops

Forensic Relationship Testing Workshop

FQS will be offering a “Forensic Relationship Testing Workshop.” This statistics workshop coves relationship/paternity testing, calculations, mixture interpretation, unusual case studies, Hardy Weinberg, linkage equilibrium and MORE! This one day workshop will be November 5, 2009 at the FQS Clearwater office. The cost of the workshop is $120.00 and registration is required. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the attendees. Please fill out the registration form and return to FQS by October 23, 2009.  

Registration

To register for the workshop sessions, please complete the form below and fax or mail to Pat Bencivenga (pab@forquality.org),
13575 58th Street North, Suite 153
Clearwater, FL 33760-3721
Fax (727) 538-4299

Registration Form

Recommended lodging - Holiday Inn Express - ICOT, 13625 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33770, Phone: 727-536-7275, www.hiexclearwatergateway.com. The hotel is within walking distance of the workshop location.


"ISO Without Tears" Workshops

In response to many requests, Forensic Quality Services (FQS) is pleased to present a workshop which deals with aspects of ISO accreditation. The “ISO Without Tears” workshop sessions will be held at the FQS offices in Clearwater, Florida, and are presented as an alternative to our customizable workshops that can be provided to individual agencies in their own laboratories.

The general 3 day workshop will provide a basic understanding of ISO 17025, technical requirements, forensic testing aspects, internal auditing, implementation, corrective action, preparation and management.

The workshops are based on FQS's experiences of training and accrediting laboratories to the ISO 17025 standard. FQS has been in operation for nearly 10 years and the FQS-I business unit has accredited more that 50 agencies.


Please note that the content of the workshop is generic and relevant to preparation for ISO accreditation from any accrediting body.

 

ISO 17025 and Auditor Assessor Workshop (General 3 Day)
Day 1
  • Overview of ISO
  • ISO accrediting bodies
  • Terms and definitions
  • Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2005
  • Management requirements
  • Technical requirements
Day 2
  • Review of clauses
  • Forensic supplemental requirements (ILAC G19)
  • Principles of auditing
  • Exercises with audit findings
Day 3
  • Preparing for ISO 17025 accreditation
  • Quality manual and document preparation
  • The accreditation process

 

Registration

The course will be offered on November 2-4, 2009. Registration deadline October 23, 2009

*** Attendance is limited so register quickly.***

Workshop location:
Summit Executive Center
Geneva Room
13575 58th Street North
Clearwater, FL. 33760

Registration fee:

  • 3 Day General Workshop - $300.00

This includes instruction, workshop materials, copy of Guide 19, and refreshments.

Recommended lodging - Holiday Inn Express - ICOT, 13625 Icot Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33770, Phone: 727-536-7275, www.hiexclearwatergateway.com. Ask for the Forensic Quality Services group rate, which is $79/night for the November class (cut off date 10/18/09). The hotel is within walking distance of the workshop location.

ISO/IEC 17025:2005: It is strongly recommended that you have a copy of the Standard. A copy will be available for each attendee’s use during the workshop; however, it cannot be retained by the attendee. (All state and local public crime laboratories received a free copy of the standard. It is also available for purchase through the ANSI “eStandards Store” at www.ansi.org.)

To register for a workshop session, please complete the form below and fax or mail to Pat Bencivenga (pab@forquality.org),
13575 58th Street North, Suite 153,
Clearwater, FL 33760-3721
Fax (727) 538-4299

Registration Form


Internal Auditing Workshop (3 Day)

This workshop is offered at your facility and provides an understanding of auditing and ISO 17025 forensic requirements for accreditation. An audit is designed to explore opportunities for improvement and is not an exercise in blame. Participants will explore different types of audits, develop an audit plan, and collect data. Additional topics covered include reporting, corrective actions, exploring clauses, ILAC Guide 19, and the exit meeting.

Internal Auditing Workshop (3 Day Onsite)
Day 1
  • Overview of ISO 17025
  • Principles of auditing
  • Corrective action review
  • Group developed audit plans
  • Structure questions
  • Schedule for next day audits
Day 2
  • Opening meeting
  • Breakout teams to discuss progress
  • Audits continue
  • Breakout teams to discuss progress
Day 3
  • Teams write audit reports
  • Verbal reports from all teams
  • Session on properly wording objective evidence
  • Revisit audit follow-up process
  • Corrective Action Report (CARs)
  • Summarize workshop

 

Workshops and Training Programs

FQS develops and delivers a variety of workshops and training programs. Curriculum can be designed to suit your individual training needs and requirements, and provided on-site at your facility or by distance delivery.

Workshops and training programs can be provided in all areas related to Forensic Science for the following client groups:

  • Crime Lab Personnel
  • Private Laboratories
  • Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Legal Professionals

For more information on workshops and training programs
Contact Pat Bencivenga
727-538-4134
pab@forquality.org

 
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