Standards for Metrological Traceability

Course Description:
Metrological traceability in forensic toxicology refers to the ability to trace measurements and results obtained in a forensic test back to a recognized standard or reference. This course focuses on practices and standards for metrological traceability identified in ANSI/ASB Standard 017.

Participants will explore key concepts within the standard and learn about the processes for ensuring metrological traceability. The course also aims to inform the forensic toxicology community about the importance of standardization and provide practical examples for implementation. Learners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the standardization processes and the collaborative efforts involved in developing forensic toxicology standards.

Recommended Learners:
Toxicologist
Attorney
ANSI ASB Standard 017 Metrological Traceability Course Cover
  • 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.

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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. 
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Course Content

Traceability 1: Content of ASB 017 and Calibration Service Providers
Traceability 2: Certified Reference Material and Equipment

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