Pharmaceutical Microbiology - QP Module

The Qualified Person needs to understand the significance of the presence of bacteria, yeasts moulds, viruses and toxins in pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, products and pharmaceutical production environments. In addition, the QP needs a good understanding of the microbiological control of pharmaceutical products, production environments and people.

This course will cover the main types and sources of micro-organisms and the issues associated with them in relation to both sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical production. Specific sessions will cover water systems, clean room design and operation, the concept of sterilisation and sterility assurance.

The classroom version of this course, includes a microbiology practical session on the third day, run at RSSL's microbiology and sterility laboratory in Wokingham.

Prerequisites

Quality Professionals, Production Technologists and support functions