Course Description:This course establishes an understanding of microbiological best practices, classical (culture-based) and alternative, their advantages and disadvantages and their validation in the pharmaceutical industry. It also provides an overview of compendial and regulatory guidance on alternative/rapid microbiological testing.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the role of USP in microbiology.
- List types of microbiology tests in the current USP–NF.
- Describe approaches to microbial detection, enumeration, and identification.
- Explain alternative growth and non-growth-based methods.
- Implement microbiological best laboratory practices.
Who Should Participate:
- QA/QC staff
- R.A. managers
- Scientists, Microbiologists
- Investigators
- Other professionals who work or interact in a pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory environment
Access Duration:Access to this course expires 6 months from the date of registration or until you mark the course ‘Complete’ – whichever occurs first.
The accompanying USP General Chapter(s) available as resources with this course, were official as of the date indicated in the chapter PDF. Please check www.uspnf.com for relevant updates.
USP Approved Instructor
Vanessa Vasadi Figueroa
USP Consultant
Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology and Microbiology from San Jose State University