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*Recorded Program: (Duration: 8hours, Fees: $995).
Testing method validation is a mandatory requirement of the Cannabis Regulations Act. However, companies must know the importance and benefits of all cannabis processes and system-related validation programs in order to maintain high standard products, regulatory compliance, consistency, error-free processes, and systems.
In the validation training program series, Introduction to Cannabis Validation will give you an overview of process-related validation, sanitation validation, system validation, validation regulatory requirements, and all other benefits of validation.
Attendees may interact with the class and lead trainers for more clarifications or concerns.
Module 1
What is Validation
Validation Regulatory Requirements
Benefits of Validation
What needs to be validated in the Cannabis Processes/Systems
Module 2
Overview of Process Related Validation
Process Validation
Cleaning/Sanitation/Sterile Validation
Packaging Validation
Analytical Testing Method Validation
Transportation Validation
Module 3
Overview of System Validation
Facility Validation
Equipment Validation
Utility Validation
Computer Validation
How to perform validation
Master Validation Plan (MVP) or Validation Master Plan (VMP)
Module 4
Protocol components
Case study
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
– B.Sc., Post Graduate Pharma QA & QC, MBA / TECH
Rathi Param is the president/founder of NACPT Pharma College, International Medical Cannabis Association (IMCA), and Validation Tech Inc. Rathi earned her B.Sc. in Chemistry from University Ottawa, MBA in Technology from the University of Phoenix and Post Graduate Pharmaceutical QA & QC Certification from SRN Institute. She is an innovative and creative leader with more than twenty years of hands-on experience in many scientific industries (medical cannabis, medical devices, environmental, food, pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical), complemented with fifteen years of academic and corporate training experience. She possesses extensive expertise and knowledge of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Formulation, Validation, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing Technology, Process Improvements, Auditing, and Inspection.
Interesting and knowledgeable. Always end up with carrying good knowledge after workshop. Looking forward to keep learning. Thankful to the dean for organizing bunch of these in a diverse way to be an active learner. Year 2018.
Amazing instructors and network availability. Good information. Year 2020.
I learned a lot….Thanks! I had no idea how complex the cannabis business was. There are so many variables and it is obvious that we are in the early making of this business. This is great for NACPT! I look forward to making this business grow. Year 2018.
This program was very detailed and specific. The teachers took their time explaining every single step throughout from beginning to end. The attention to detail is very good and very patient with all students. Year 2021.
This was very helpful and informative. The teachers were great as well. Year 2021.
Learning where and what municipality you choose to operate in can have an outcome on success was good material to cover. Year 2021.
It gave me the knowledge about Cannabis Regulations Act & requirements of cannabis industry and role of QAP in this industry setup. Year 2018.
I found it really that the technical writing was in particular adapted to the medical cannabis sector with appropriate assignments to enhance the learning experience . All the questions were answered in a very professional manner to give insight into processes applied to medicinal cannabis sector. Year 2018.
It was very useful and many information was covered during this training. Year 2020.
Quality Assurance Manager at ROSE LifeScience Inc.
Helped reinforce concepts and helped me to visualize. It gave me a better idea of what to expect in the Cannabis Industry. Year 2019.
Quality Assurance Associate at Sevenleaf.ca
Thank you for including the students in this session. It was extremely useful and insightful. It was a great overall summary of the details that I have learnt by attending the NACPT Industrial Cannabis Production Technology course which I am enjoying alot. I am planning to combine my training as a lawyer with the skills I am learning on the course to embark on a new exciting career. Thank You NACPT. Year 2020.
The workshop is well organized, with ample amounts of information. Year 2018.
I learned a lot about legal products by the OCS, as well as the respect you are to always give the city. It’s great to have that knowledge to pass on and compare OCS to the blackmarket. Happy to have been a part of the course. Would recommend to everyone! Thank You!
Hearing all the requirements a responsible person has was eye-opening. Glad to had a walk-through on the process it would take to become one. Year 2021.
This master grower training was very useful in reassuring that all my studies have been correct along the line of following all aspects of GXP. Year 2020.
Production Team Member at Sublime Culture
It is a great opportunity for me to attend this workshop. I really enjoyed. Thanks!
Information was delivered in a very thorough manner. The course was full of very useful/valuable information. I enjoyed the open floor which allowed for a level of comfort, interaction and asking questions and great opportunity to learn and educate myself/ourselves on the biochemistry of cannabis and human physiological responses; as well as useful anecdotal research.
Excellent program with great insight into the industry and in-depth knowledge grasped by the end of the course. Information was delivered in a clear and understandable manner. Year 2021.
Very informative and interactive workshop. Speakers were very knowledgeable on their respective topics. Sufficient time provided for questions. Year 2018.
Very informative and comprehensive. Thank you. Year 2021.
The class was highly informative and engaging. I had a lot of fun learning about cannabis and its chemical/biological properties. A lot of the information I learned today I could pass on to customers that come into my stores.
Very informative session. Good group discussion from other colleagues from industry. Year 2020.
I compliment this pharma college for structuring this set of programs to deliver the very needed knowledge towards this amazing industry that is about to thrive. My compliments to the director and her amazing team for their professionalism. Year 2018.
Master Grower at Medz Cannabis inc.
The training you provided exceeded my expectations. It assures you and my continued relationship and further training with you. Thank you. Year 2018.
Great QA training program. Valuable Information. Year 2020.
Senior Account Manager at Isolocity
The program is very informative and very helpful, covering all the quality perspectives, including validation and quality control. Year 2018.
Excellent training. Exceeded my expectations. Year 2018.
Kunal goes very in depth, with passion. I learned a lot today and will definitely carry this with me and spread my knowledge to others. I would 10/10 recommend this to other cannabis retailers.
Excellent workshop! Please keep it up and come up with other important topics! Thank you! Year 2018.
A lot of knowledge was provided and the book is a great reference to what I will need to re-read. Thank You! Year 2021.
The case studies and examples shared along with the dean’s much disciplined expertise really elevated our understanding of the quality control we need to be concerned about at every stage of the cannabis supply chain order to meet the highest international standards in a post-legalization world. A cross sectoral understanding of pharmaceutical and food service industries really enhanced the foundation of this course. Year 2019.
Helpful and useful information. Learned a lot behind cannabis and its effects. This will be extremely useful for my workplace.
Useful to hear from experienced professionals and to validate the information currently understood. Year 2019.
Senior Consultant at CannDelta Inc.
Facility management was an eye-opener of things like supply and demand, economy, and overall cost. The difference between things you want and the things you need. Year 2021.
The information in this chapter was in-depth for anyone looking to become head of security or anyone looking to hire a competent person. Year 2021.
Responsible person training was great, made me think of how important it is to be aware and responsible of things that are going on in the facility that you can improve on or prevent. Year 2021.
The course provided valuable information regarding the chemical compounds of cannabis. This will be quite useful in helping customers.
I worked in the pharmaceutical industry and I was looking for a career change in the cannabis industry. Excellent QA training and I appreciate the insightfulness of the requirements. Thank you, instructors, for sharing your “life experience” in the pharma/GMP/cannabis field. I truly admire your professionalism. Right after the completion of the QA training, I landed in a QA lead role in a leading cannabis company. Year 2019.
Quality Assurance Manager
Went in with limited knowledge and came out feeling like my sales will be a lot better now I’m more comfortable now that I understand my products.
Thank you for nicely organized and presented materials. Year 2018.
Cannabis is a very interesting plant and very sensitive. Presenters including Luis were very knowledgeable. Year 2018.
Lecture was good, including the nutritive value of food, nutrition facts table and how it impacts on the treatment of diseases especially cannabis edibles for medical purposes. HACCP analysis was very good with details, overall. Year 2019.
Nutrition Manager, Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
The entire session is informative. Mr Gavyd and Mr. Louis was very patient and addressed each one of our questions in a detailed manner. Dr. Steve’s presentation was very detailed and informative. Thanks dean for arranging these speakers. Would highly recommend this program for everyone. Year 2018.
An extensive and comprehensive session with 2 knowledgeable experts on an important part of the supply chain. Year 2020.
I honestly think your staff did an amazing job as well as the extended classes shows your dedication to helping each student. Year 2018.
Very good starting point for PCP. Year 2019.
Manager – Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, Motif Labs
This training is very helpful for me to have a deeper understanding of the QAP rules in the work and the HC requirements for Cannabis industry. Year 2021.
Excellent teachers. Worth every penny! Year 2020.
It was a very informative and educational training. The professors did an excellent job explaining every aspect very thoroughly which made it easy to comprehend. I am happy this was done as it is one of the most essential aspects of the entire process. Year 2021.
Using “layman’s terms” for those who are less educated. More inclusivity – games, tests, quiz, etc. All useful information debunked many myths.
It was good! Year 2020.
The most potentially useful part of this program is the networking that was accomplished. Year 2020.