ISO 14971:2019 Medical Devices Lead Auditor
ICTQual AB ISO 14971:2019 Medical Devices Lead Auditor develops competence to audit medical device risk management processes, documentation, controls, compliance, and lifecycle safety requirements.
Course Features
This ICTQual AB Lead Auditor course focuses on ISO 14971:2019 risk management for medical devices, audit planning, audit execution, compliance evaluation, documentation review, corrective action, and continual improvement.
- Covers ISO 14971:2019 risk management principles for medical devices
- Develops lead auditing skills for planning, conducting, reporting, and follow-up
- Focuses on risk analysis, risk evaluation, risk control, and residual risk review
- Includes medical device regulatory compliance and ISO 13485 relationship awareness
- Emphasizes risk management documentation, traceability, and audit evidence
- Includes mandatory assessment through ICTQual AB Approved Training Centres
About This Course
The ISO 14971:2019 Medical Devices Lead Auditor course is designed for professionals who need to audit and evaluate risk management processes applied to medical devices. It supports understanding of hazard identification, risk estimation, risk evaluation, risk control, and monitoring of control effectiveness across the device lifecycle.
Understand ISO 14971:2019 in the context of medical device safety and effectiveness
Evaluate risk management processes used throughout the medical device lifecycle
Assess risk management files, plans, reports, and supporting documentation
Apply audit principles, techniques, and methods to ISO 14971:2019 audits
Identify nonconformities, audit findings, risks, and improvement opportunities
Support corrective action, compliance improvement, and continual risk management enhancement
What You'll Learn
Learners will develop the knowledge and competence to audit ISO 14971:2019 medical device risk management processes, documentation, controls, compliance arrangements, and continual improvement activities.
Understand the purpose, scope, terminology, and principles of ISO 14971:2019
Explain the risk management process for medical devices throughout the product lifecycle
Identify hazards and assess risks associated with medical device safety and performance
Evaluate risk control measures, residual risk, benefit-risk decisions, and monitoring activities
Review ISO 14971 documentation including risk management plans, files, and reports
Lead ISO 14971:2019 audits, report findings, and support corrective action follow-up
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for professionals involved in medical device risk management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, auditing, product development, and safety assurance who need lead auditor competence.
Medical device quality managers and quality assurance professionals
Regulatory affairs specialists working with medical device compliance
Internal auditors, supplier auditors, and lead auditor candidates
Risk managers and compliance officers in medical device organizations
Engineers, product designers, and technical personnel involved in device lifecycle activities
Consultants, trainers, and professionals supporting ISO 14971 or ISO 13485 systems
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ISO 14971:2019 Medical Devices Lead Auditor course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Fundamentals of Risk Management
Risk Management in Medical Devices
ISO Lead Auditing Principles
ISO 14971 Implementation
Risk Analysis Techniques
ISO 14971 Documentation Requirements
Role of the ISO Lead Auditor
Regulatory Compliance and Standards
Continuous Improvement in Risk Management
Ethical Considerations in Risk Management
Course Requirements
Participants should have a suitable educational or professional background and basic understanding of medical device quality, risk management, regulatory compliance, or auditing principles.
A degree, equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience in engineering, life sciences, healthcare, medical devices, quality, regulatory affairs, or auditing is recommended
Familiarity with ISO 14971:2019, ISO 13485, medical device development, regulatory requirements, or quality management systems is beneficial
Assessments
Assessment is conducted through ICTQual AB Approved Training Centres to evaluate understanding of course content and the ability to apply ISO 14971:2019 and auditing concepts in practical situations.
Multiple-choice questions to assess knowledge of ISO 14971:2019 and auditing principles
Scenario-based questions to evaluate practical application of risk management concepts
Review of audit-related understanding including planning, evidence collection, reporting, and follow-up
Minimum passing requirement as specified by ICTQual AB Approved Training Centre assessment arrangements
Progression
Successful completion supports professional progression in medical device risk management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, auditing, consulting, and advanced medical device standards training.
Progress to medical device quality, risk management, regulatory affairs, or compliance leadership roles
Pursue ISO 13485 Lead Auditor or other medical device management system audit training
Advance into supplier auditing, internal auditing, external auditing, or consulting roles
Continue professional development in medical device regulation, post-market surveillance, and quality systems
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