Welcome & Overview
Welcome to the AABB New Assessor Training course.
Activities Included:
Welcome Video
Course Instructions & Additional Information
Module 1: AABB Historical Perspective
This module will explain AABB’s Mission, Vision and Values and it will provide a brief history of the association in chronological order.
Activities Included:
Pre-Read
Training Video
Learning Check
Module 2: Identifying the Differences between Accreditation Conformance and Regulatory Compliance
This module will help you better understand the difference between conformance and compliance when you are performing an assessment. You will also learn the definition of accreditation and what it means to be accredited by the AABB.
Activities Included:
Pre-Read
Training Video
Learning Check
Module 3: Starting with Standards
This module will not only teach you what a standard is, it will teach you the difference between a standard and guidance, as well as examples of conformance. The Standards Program Committee is explained and the connection between standards and the AABB is discussed as well.
Activities Included:
Pre-Read
Training Video
Learning Check
Module 4: Quality System Essentials
This module will teach you how to understand the standards and accompanying guidance document.
Activities Included:
Pre-Read
Training Video
Learning Check
Module 5: The AABB Accreditation Process
In this module you will learn how a facility obtains accreditation from start to finish and who is involved in the process.
Activities Included:
Pre-Read
Training Video
Learning Check
Module 6: Assessments: Performance and Pitfalls
This module focuses on the information that you need to know while on an assessment.
Activities Included:
Pre-Read
Training Video
Learning Check
Module 7: Quality Systems and Assessment Techniques
This module focuses on the purpose of the assessment, categories of assessment and what happens when there is a nonconformance.
Activities Included:
Pre-Read
Training Video
Learning Check
Module 8: Performing the On-Site Training Assessment
This module helps to prepare you for your on-site training assessments.
Activities Included:
Pre-Read
Training Video
Learning Check
New AABB Assessor Training Course: Final Test
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New AABB Assessor Training Course: Final Test
New Assessor Training Program Evaluation
In an ongoing effort to provide the highest quality education, we would like to get your feedback. Completion of this evaluation is required to earn the Certificate of Completion. The program evaluation will appear when you have completed all the program requirements.
Activities Included:
Program Evaluation
References
All the reference documents (module pre-reads and handouts) can be accessed here to download and keep for future use if you did not download previously.
Activities Included:
Download Handouts & Resources