GLP 101: Basic Training in Good Laboratory Practice | Two-Day (16-hour) In-person Course

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 8:00 AM - Thursday, 24 September 2026, 5:00 PM EDT

 
Registration Rates
  • EARLY: through 31 July 2026:  Member $1090,  Non-member $1250,  University/Government $799*,  Student/Outreach Members $799
  • REGULAR: 1 August - 31 August 2026: Member $1230,  Non-member $1430,  University/Government $918*,  Student/Outreach Members $918

* University staff who are Chapter/SQA members — select the University option as registration type.

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RQAP re-registration units: 16.0 GLP | non-GCP | non-GMP
*Note: Participants must attend 100% of the training course to receive a certificate of attendance documenting RQAP re-registration units.

Presenters

Gina Tucker, Lori Wright, Barb Munch, and Eric Pittman

Description
This course is a comprehensive review of the FDA GLPs and offers topical comparisons between FDA and EPA requirements and provides a brief overview of the OECD Principles of GLP.

Objectives
At the end of the course, the participants shall be able to: 
  • Describe the regulatory requirements for nonclinical laboratory facilities, equipment, personnel, methods, practices, records, and controls to assure Management of compliance or report the lack thereof.
  • Identify compliance gaps in the overall quality system of a facility and suggest improvements based upon regulatory requirements.
  • Effectively communicate the requirements of EPA and FDA GLPs and identify topical differences between FDA and EPA requirements.
  • Interpret and apply GLP requirements using a variety of resources.
  • Use the knowledge obtained by completing the training exercises to increase effectiveness in current role.
Target Audience
All levels of GLP experience.
 
Agenda
  • Basic GLP Training Introduction
  • Landmark Cases in the Development of GLPs
  • Organization of GLPs
  • Scope and Definitions
  • Shall or Should (Legal Terminology)
  • Contracts & Inspections
  • Organization and Personnel
  • Facilities
  • Equipment
  • SOPs, Reagents & Solutions, Animal Care
  • Test and Control Articles
  • Protocol
  • Conduct of Nonclinical Laboratory Studies
  • Reporting
  • Storage, Retrieval, and Retention
  • OECD Principles and Mutual Acceptance of Data
  • Electronic Records