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    • This three-part webinar series provides a comprehensive exploration of External Quality Assessment (EQA), guiding participants through its planning, implementation, and evaluation. Each session is designed to be interactive, featuring expert insights, real-world case studies, and practical tools to strengthen EQA programs.

      • Webinar 1 focuses on EQA program development, covering key concepts, planning tools, and implementation roadmaps aligned with ISO 17043 & 13528. Participants will assess their laboratories' readiness for EQA and learn from a guest speaker’s experience in national EQA implementation.
      • Webinar 2 delves into EQA specimen management and results evaluation, reviewing proficiency test item preparation, control measures, and statistical methods used in various test schemes. A guest expert will share insights on producing and using simulated microbiology EQA samples.
      • Webinar 3 explores EQA data management and performance evaluation, discussing data analysis requirements, management solutions, and program monitoring strategies. Participants will also gain insights from a guest speaker’s firsthand experience in microbiology EQA data management.

      Through this series, attendees will gain essential knowledge to design, implement, and improve EQA programs, ensuring laboratory quality and compliance with international standards.