The Role of Proficiency Testing in Laboratory Accreditation

Thursday, April 11

8:50 AM - 9:40 AM

Location: Mojave Learning Center, Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

CWEA: 1 Contact Hour

Sponsored By

Practice Area: Laboratory

This session will provide guidance on meeting the proficiency testing requirements for laboratories seeking accreditation with the California Environmental Accreditation Program (CA ELAP). Join this session to become more informed about the current CA ELAP requirements for proficiency testing.

Learner Outcomes:

Understand what proficiency testing is.
Be more informed about the proficiency testing requirements for CA ELAP.
Understand why proficiency testing is important in laboratory accreditation.

Level: Intermediate; working knowledge of subject matter / journeyman level staff

Primary Speaker - AC(s)

Chris Ryan

Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor
CA SWRCB ELAP
Sacramento, CA

Track Facilitator(s)

Sara Burke

Plant Chemist
Oro Loma Sanitary District