Quality Control Programs in Forensic Toxicology Labs: ANSI/ASB Std. 054
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of ANSI/ASB Standard 054, the Standard for Quality Control Program in Forensic Toxicology Laboratories. The course covers key topics including the standard development process, calibration requirements, control requirements for various assays (non-targeted screens, targeted screens, qualitative and quantitative analyses), acceptability criteria, and additional considerations such as instrument performance, internal standard recovery, carryover, and dilutions. Learners will gain an understanding of how to implement a comprehensive quality control program in forensic toxicology laboratories that ensures reliable results and adherence to the standard. The course equips learners with knowledge to maintain high standards of quality control and generate accurate, defensible data by applying the concepts covered.
Recommended Learners:
Toxicologist
Attorney
Attorney
- August 28, 2024
- Duration: 0.5 hr.
- Lessons: 2
- Quizzes: 0
- Certificate: Yes
This course has been reviewed by ABFT and determined to be acceptable for submission to the ABFT for continuing education credit.
Chris Heartsill
Chris Heartsill is currently certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology as a Diplomate - Forensic Toxicology and received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from East Central University in 1991. Chris has been working in analytical chemistry for over 33 years with more than 29 years of forensic toxicology experience including the areas of human performance forensic toxicology, postmortem forensic toxicology, and forensic laboratory quality management. See full bio.