GMP06001 2008 GMP 1 AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
Topics covered in this module include an orientation to GMP, documentation, conducting investigations, QC (quality control) laboratory operations and management responsibilities. Upon completion, students will be able to apply these GMP practices in regulated industries.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Demonstrate a basic grounding in the fundamentals of GMP, its regulatory basis and the critical role these GMP practices play in ensuring that pharmaceutical products and medical devices are consistently safe and effective, and are produced to high quality standard.
Describe the roles of QA and QC within a Quality Management system and their location within the process flow. Communicate examples of QA/QC responsibilities relevant to various processes.
Describe the roles of all personnel, training, engineering, maintenance, production and contractors within a GMP organisation.
Explain and illustrate the concepts of proper documentation utilized in a GMP environment and its function in traceability investigations and formal contracts.
Participate in the use of the tools and methodologies that provide an approach for developing corrective and preventive actions that address and limit manufacturing failures.
Describe key principles that ensure the validity of all data generated within a GMP environment.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
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Module Assessment Strategies
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Repeat Assessments
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Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to GMP
Quality Management
Personnel / Premises & Equipment
Documentation / Production
Quality Control / Contract Manufacture & analysis.
CAPA and means of preventing cross contamination.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Assignments | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
2 | Debate/discussion forums | Formative | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Assessment | 60 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Part Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Module Resources
Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors 2007 (Orange Guide).
"Development and Control of Medicines and Medical Devices"; RJ Harman, Pharmaceutical Press.
FDA, Code of Federal Regulations