Proficiency Testing Providers (TS EN ISO/IEC 17043)

ISO/IEC 17043 is the international standard that defines the general requirements for the competence of proficiency testing (inter-laboratory comparison) providers. This training covers the design of proficiency testing programs, sample preparation, statistical evaluation methods (z-score, robust statistics), and participant performance assessment.

Proficiency testing provider organization managers, laboratory managers and quality officers, statistics and data analysis specialists, organizations preparing for the accreditation process.

Structure and fundamental requirements of the ISO/IEC 17043 standard

Proficiency testing program design and planning

Sample preparation, homogeneity, and stability tests

Statistical evaluation methods: z-score, robust statistics, assigned value determination

Participant performance assessment and reporting

Confidentiality, impartiality, and complaint management

Accreditation application process and TÜRKAK requirements

Comprehensive understanding of the ISO/IEC 17043 standard

Ability to design and manage proficiency testing programs

Ability to apply statistical evaluation methods

Ability to prepare the organization for the accreditation process