Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Ensuring Environmental Quality: A Guide to Microbiological Monitoring

Through a simulated contamination investigation in a pharmaceutical production facility, learners will explore the central role environmental monitoring (EM) plays in maintaining quality control of products through current Good Manufacturing Practices. The course covers key EM techniques, including active and passive air sampling, contact plates, swabbing, and best practices for setting monitoring frequencies and interpreting results.

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CEU Credits: 0.1
Course Code: ELM-719
Duration: 20 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate
Language: English
Final Exam: Yes
Certification: Yes
Version: V2.0
Effective Date: 01/24/2025

Curriculum for this course

Health and Well-Being
Why Monitor?
EM Regulatory Expectations and Quality Control
EM Frequency
EM Limits
Change of Plans
Active Air Sampling
Active Air Sampling Findings
Passive Air Sampling
Settle Plate Placement
Passive Air Sampling Findings
Contact Plates
Contact Plate Findings
Swabs
Swab Findings
Follow The Evidence
Test your Knowledge!
v2.0 Major update on 04/29/2025. This course has been redesigned. The redesign includes updated learning objectives and content. The visual design has also been updated.
v1.0 Course released in 2021

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