The role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is an increasingly lucrative position across all sectors but none more so than in the production of medical devices. CCOs in this industry are the highest paid in the entire profession.
Becoming a Chief Compliance Officer is a very financially rewarding position however it’s a role that requires an in depth knowledge of industry regulations and international standards. Qualifications in ISO standards are often incredibly expensive, with basic courses starting at as much as €700. However, the exciting news is that Exoexcellence has teamed with Alison to produce a series of high quality, in-depth and free courses on all of the standards you need to know to kickstart your career as a Chief Compliance Officer in the medical devices industry.
Essentials of European Medical Device Regulations
This new course brought to you by industry expert S.M. Waqas Imam teaches you everything you need to know to start your journey as a Chief Compliance Officer in the medical device industry. This course is vital as it covers all of the recent changes in industry standards within the EU, including new directives and updated regulations.
Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices (ISO 13485)
ISO 13485 is the international standard for Quality Management Systems in the medical devices industry. This course will teach you the complete requirements for this crucial ISO. You’ll learn all the required terminology and what types of documents are needed for full compliance. The course covers everything from resource management to product realisation.
Risk Management Application on Medical Devices (ISO 14971)
Managing the risks related to medical devices is top of a CCO’s to-do list. Both of the two previous standards demand that organisations effectively manage risk, so compliance professionals in the medical device industry need to know this ISO inside-out. ISO 14971 is not just the accepted EU industry standard, it is also the internationally accepted standard for medical device risk management.
Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices
As a compliance professional in the medical devices sector, you’ll need to understand the process for both internal audits as well as external audits. This course covers all of the various aspects of auditing – evidence collection, report writing and verifying information. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to conduct and participate in efficient and streamlined auditing.
Quality Management System (QMS)
An effective Quality Management System is fundamental to a thriving a business. It’s also essential if a company is going to constantly and improve, as an efficient QMS allows the CCO to observe where a business is succeeding, and where and how it can improve its processes and operations.
