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Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and the World Health Organization

Interested in pharmaceutical quality assurance? Find out how the World Health Organization plays a key role in developing global quality assurance standards.

What to Know about the Role of Pharmacopoeias During Quality Assurance Training

Pharmacopoeias contain recipes for the creation of thousands of drugs, so here are the international versions to be aware of during quality assurance courses.

Why Post-Approval Activities Are So Important: An Overview for Students in Quality Assurance Courses

Post-approval activities have become an important concern for pharmaceutical firms. See how your quality assurance training fits in!

3 Things Students in Quality Assurance Training Need to Know About the FDA’s Quality Testing Standards

The Food and Drug Administration’s quality testing for approved drugs can be intricate. However, grads of quality assurance courses know it’s important.

3 Things for Students in Quality Assurance Training to Know About the ISO 9000 Series

Grads of quality assurance training should be knowledgeable about the ISO 9000 series as it’s a global benchmark of quality. Find out what you need to know!

A Quick Overview of Ontario’s Pharmaceutical Sector for Students in Quality Control Courses

Ontario is often referred to as Canada’s economic powerhouse, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to its pharmaceutical presence. Numerous major producers and research companies—who represent major employers for local graduates—call Ontario home. In fact, whether you want to work at a small home-grown company or at the regional office of a major international player, there’s a good chance that your dream company could be located not too far away. Are you interested in establishing a career in Ontario’s pharmaceutical sector? Here’s a quick snapshot of Ontario’s pharmaceutical industry, and what new graduates can expect. Why Ontario Has.. READ MORE »

Total Quality Management Explained for Students in Food Quality Courses

Total quality management (TQM) is a system that promotes a team-based approach to improving processes, with the goal of achieving a high level of quality and service. It’s a way to enhance operations, train employees, and improve a company’s ability to serve its customers. It’s an approach often used in the food industry, which is why learning about TQM is an important part of any Food Technology, Safety and Quality Diploma Program. In fact, students at AAPS learn all about TQM during the Food Quality Assurance and Quality Control class included in their diploma program. There are multiple components involved.. READ MORE »

3 Lessons From the Swine Flu ‘Pandemic’ for Students in Quality Control Courses

In 2009, the swine flu pandemic swept across the world. Everybody panicked and once vaccines became available, people jumped at the opportunity to take them to inoculate themselves from contracting the virus. However, in the seven years since, it has come to light that declaring the swine flu a ‘pandemic’ was questionable at best. What was once considered a legitimate health threat, backed up by increasing death tolls that incited panic, is now considered a relatively ‘mild’ strain of the flu. Given how much the scare was amplified by the reactions of governing bodies as well as the population in.. READ MORE »

Good Production Practices for Medical Marihuana

Working in quality assurance for medical marihuana production facilities requires an in-depth knowledge of Health Canada’s guidelines for good production practices. As medical marihuana continues to expand as an industry, there is more and more need for professionals who have taken quality assurance courses, specializing in medical marihuana production. Read on to discover today’s standards for producing medical marihuana, and how a quality assurance department helps maintain these standards. Premises Every medical marihuana production facility in Canada must be licensed by Health Canada in order to legally grow medical marihuana under Marihuana for Medicinal Purposes Regulations (MMPR). The sizes of.. READ MORE »

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