The BSI Training Academy offers Qualification Pathways for those seeking to earn
a practitioner qualification from an internationally recognized standards institute.
This pathway is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills
required to achieve BSI’s prestigious Internal Auditor Practitioner qualification for
the ISO 13485:2016 standard. It consists of two sequential courses: ISO 13485:2016
Requirements, which provides an in-depth understanding of the medical device
quality management standard's framework and ISO 13485:2016 Internal Auditor,
which focuses on developing auditing skills to assess MD quality compliance
effectively. Participants who complete both courses and successfully pass their
respective exams will earn a Practitioner qualification, symbolized by BSI’s “Mark
of Trust” badge demonstrating their competency in internal auditing for the ISO
13485:2016 standard. This pathway is ideal for professionals wishing to distinguish
themselves as practitioners of medical device quality auditing and compliance.

How will I benefit? 

Earning this qualification will:

• Prove to your management, organization, and clientele that you have been
  recognized as a competent individual who knowledgeable in auditing medical
  device quality management systems.
• Add value to your personal CV/resume and elevate your professional career as
  an auditor.
• Ensure your organization remains compliant to the international standard for
  medical device quality management systems.

What will I learn?

By the end of this qualification pathway, you will be able to:

• Identify key concepts, principles, and structure of the ISO 13485 standard
• Recognize the terms and definitions used within a medical device quality
  management system
• Describe the process of auditing a medical device quality management
  system
• Recognize key audit activities and the roles and responsibilities of an auditor
• Complete all stages of an internal audit in accordance with ISO 19011

Who should attend?

This qualification pathway is suited for anyone who currently is or will be
coordinating internal audit activities within their organization, specifically those
auditing Medical Device Quality Management Systems.

Duration

3 days

How will I learn?

This qualification pathway is divided into three separate courses. The first course,
ISO 13485:2016 Requirements, will cover the ins and outs of the Information
Security standard, and provide an essential foundation for the rest of your auditor
training. The second course, ISO 13485:2016 Internal Auditor, walks you through
the auditing process from start to finish, leveraging case study to help you apply
your knowledge.

What will I gain?

On completion of the courses and after passing both qualifications exams, you will
earn BSI’s ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Practitioner qualification, including BSI’s
Mark of Trust qualification badge, which you can share on your CV, emails, and
social media sites such as LinkedIn.

Further information

Delegates that complete the individual courses without passing the necessary
qualifications exams will still earn receive certificates of attendance.

Course Materials

Soft Copy: You will receive an email prior to the course with instructions on how to access the online Student Handbook, which can be viewed, downloaded or printed.

NOTE: Copies of the standards are not included in the class fee.

BSI will make reasonable efforts to have loaner copies available for use during the class, but students are encouraged to have their own copy. Soft copies of the digital loaner standard cannot be printed or downloaded.

Course Logistics

If your class is Live Online:

• Students need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location.
• Webcam and Microphone are REQUIRED.
• ALL course times shown are US EASTERN TIME.

If your class is In-person :

• You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you to class.

*Session lengths could vary depending on amount of class discussion.