Overview of USP Microbiology Chapters (Live Webcast)

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