Inspector Training

Master your inspection experience seamlessly by collaborating with the CAP at each step of the laboratory inspection process. The CAP is here to guide you along the way.

Inspector Training Options

Laboratory Accreditation Programs (including Biorepository, Reproductive and Forensic Drug Testing); separate courses are available for team leaders and team members.
- Team Leader Inspection Training designed for board-certified pathologists or PhDs assigned to lead a CAP inspection team, or
- Team Member Inspection Training designed for experienced laboratory professionals participating on a CAP inspection team
Biorepository Accreditation Inspector Training designed for inspectors of biorepository facilities.
NOTE: Inspectors of biorepositories may use this specialized course or the Laboratory Accreditation Programs course to fulfill their inspector training requirements.

For inspectors to review prior to planning international travel for inspections:

International Travel Tip Sheet (PDF 477 KB)

Fast Focus on Compliance

Multiply confidence with the Fast Focus on Compliance mini-training vignettes. Using real world examples, inspectors will arm themselves with practical approaches to handle new and perplexing topics.

Inspecting Safety: Is the Lab in Jeopardy?		Take the Survey
Point-of-Care (POC): Inspection Strategies and R-O-A-D Maps		Take the Survey
What Did You REALLY Mean…How to Write a “Good” Deficiency		Take the Survey
Inspecting Alternative Performance Assessment (APA) in Laboratories Subject to US Regulations		Take the Survey
Presenting Director Assessment Deficiencies: Best Practices		Take the Survey
Identifying Systemic Issues – Critical Role of the Inspection Team Leader		Take the Survey
Inspecting Method Validation/Verification Studies		Take the Survey
Proficiency Testing Referral and Communications		Take the Survey
Inspecting Method Comparison Studies		Take the Survey
Inspecting Personnel Records		Take the Survey
Inspecting Competency Assessment		Take the Survey
12 Inspector Tools To Make Your Inspection Go More Smoothly		Take the Survey
Inspecting Proficiency Testing		Take the Survey
Documenting Your Inspection Findings		Take the Survey
Competency Assessment	Download the Toolkit (ZIP, 180 KB)	Take the Survey

Maintain continuous compliance in your own lab through the Focus on Compliance recorded webinars, toolkits, and other resources via the e-LAB Solutions Suite.

Inspector Training Courses

Learn about and register for our inspector training courses.