CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO

The Continuing Education is oriented towards serving the needs of professional engineers and surveyors. Given the reality of our industrialized society and rapid technological advances, this program provides the resources necessary for renewal of licenses for working professionals. It offers short term non credit seminars, conferences, symposiums, workshops and courses of a technological nature.
 

Program Offered by Area

 
Civil Engineering: Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Life Science (Pharma/Biotech/Medical Devices) Manufacturing
Industrial Engineering: Quality Improvement
Mechanical Engineering: Systems Design and Maintenance
Environmental Engineering
Computer Programming
Engineering/Law
Automation / Process Instrumentation and Control
Management Administration /Accounting
Other Development Areas
VALIDATION CERTIFICATION
 

Engineering and Law

Activities

Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
Engineering and Law April 4 7 8:00am-5:00pm $200.00
Termination by default April 25, 26 14 8:00am-5:00pm $300.00

Automation / Process Instrumentation and Control

Activities

Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
PLC Programming May 2, 9, 16

21

8:00am-5:00pm

$480.00

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Civil Engineering: Construction, Construction Management

Activities Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
The Process of Forced Expropriation:  Important Aspect for Engineering and Surveyor Feb. 15, 16 7 8:00am-12:00pm $200.00
New Seismic Provisions in Building Structural Design March 7 7 8:00pm-5:00pm $200.00
The New AIA General Conditions; ’97 vs 87 Feb. 22, 23 14 8:00am-5:00pm $225.00
The Construction Inspector and the Contract: Legal Aspects April 11, 12 14 8:00am-5:00pm $300.00
Quality Control in Asphalt Pavements April 11 7 8:00pm-5:00pm $200.00
Design of Shear Walls for Earthquake Resistance May 9 7 8:00am-5:00pm $200.00
The Change Order in Construction Contracts May 16, 17 14 8:00am-5:00pm $300.00

Computer Programming

Activities Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
MS Access **(NE) March 1, 8 14 8:00am-5:00pm $350.00
Basic AutoCAD April 11, 18, 25 21 8:00am-5:00pm $450.00
Excel MS April 12 7 8:00am-5:00pm $150.00
Power Point MS May 10 7 8:00am-5:00pm $150.00
Introduction to MS VISIO May 9 7 8:00am-5:00pm $250.00

Electrical Engineering

Activities Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
Electric Power Substation Engineering March 14 7 8:00am-5:00pm $200.00
Electricity and Electrical Wiring Residential March 1, 8, 15 21 8:00am-5:00pm $380.00
Electrical Systems Based on the 2005 NEC May 2 7 8:00am-5:00pm $200.00
Power System Protection for Engineers PROT-401 ***TBD 35 8:00am-5:00pm $1,995.00

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Environmental Engineering

Activities Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
Practical Storm Water Compliance for Industrial Activities March 4, 6, 11, 13 12 6:00pm-9:00pm $380.00
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation April 1, 3, 10, 15, 17 18 6:00pm-9:00pm $520.00
Environmental, Health and Safety Audits May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 18 6:00pm-9:00pm $520.00

Industrial Engineering: Quality Improvement

Activities Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
Lean Manufacturing Feb. 1, 8 14 8:00pm-5:00pm $380.00
Six Sigma **(NE) March 7, 14 14 8:00pm-5:00pm $380.00
Introduction to Minitab **(NE) Feb. 22, 29 14 8:00pm-5:00pm $625.00
Project Management April 11, 12, 18, 19 28 8:00am-5:00pm $725.00

Mechanical Engineering: Systems Design and Maintenance

Activities Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
Applied Psychometrics March 29 4 8:00am-12:00m $100.00
 Air Conditioning Design for Non-Mechanical Engineering Feb. 23 7 8:00am-5:00pm $250.00
Fire Protection System March 7, 14 9 6:00pm-9:00pm $260.00
Basic Concepts in Plumbing Systems Design April 25, 26 14 8:00am-5:00pm $380.00

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Life Science (Pharma/Biotech/Medical Devices) Manufacturing

Activities Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
Design of Experiments for Beginners April 11 7 8:00am-5:00pm  $395.00
Introduction to Process Engineering March 28, 29 April 4 21 8:00am-5:00pm $925.00
Introduction to Packaging Technology March 4, 6 8 6:00pm-10:00pm $425.00
Basic Validation Concepts and Documentation March 7, 8 14 8:00am-5:00pm $1,325.00
GMP Practical Application of Computer Systems Validation        
Process Control April 18, 19, 25 21 8:00am-5:00pm $495.00
Improving your Supply Chain Feb. 23 7 8:00am-5:00pm $395.00
Introduction to Material Management March 15 7 8:00am-5:00pm $395.00
123 for GMPs (Understanding Good Manufacturing Practices) April 1 4 6:00pm-10:00pm  $150.00
Pharmaceutical Technologies April 10 4 6:00pm-10:00pm  $150.00
Qualification Studies:  Facilities, Utilities & Equipment March 14, 15 14 8:00am-5:00pm $1,325.00
Regulatory Trends March 29 7 8:00am-5:00pm $775.00
Plastic on the Industry April 17 4 6:00pm-10:00pm $150.00
Introduction to RFID March 15 7 8:00am-5:00pm  $395.00
Supplier Certification April 5 7 8:00am-5:00pm $775.00
Flexible and Closures for the Industry May 6 4 6:00pm-10:00pm  $150.00
Warehouse - from logistics to box stacking May 15 4 6:00pm-10:00pm  $150.00
Air Pollution Control May 16, 17, 23 21 8:00am-5:00pm  $925.00
Risk Management April 11, 12 14 8:00am-5:00pm $1,325.00
Cleaning Validation April 19 7 8:00am-5:00pm  $775.00
Quality System Assessment  May 3 7 8:00am-5:00pm  $395.00
How to maintain Competitively in a Pharmaceutical Regulated Environment May 29 4 6:00pm-10:00pm  $150.00
Statistical and Validation Matrix Approach Topics April 26 7 8:00am-5:00pm  $775.00

 

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Other Courses

Activities Date(s) Contact Hours Time *Cost
Boiler Inspection  August 16, 23, 30  Sept. 6, 13 40 8:00am-5:00pm $1,150.00
 Inspection of Elevator and Electric Stairs June 7, 14, 21, 28    July 12       40 8:00am-5:00pm $1,150.00

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Validation Certification (General Module)

Activities Date(s) Contact Hours Time
Basic Validation Concepts and Documentation March 7, 8 14 8:00am-5:00pm
Qualification Studies:  Facilities, Utilities & Equipment March 14, 15 14 8:00am-5:00pm
Regulatory Trends March 29 7 8:00am-5:00pm
Supplier Certification April 5 7 8:00am-5:00pm
Risk Management April 11, 12 14 8:00am-5:00pm
Cleaning Validation April 19 7 8:00am-5:00pm 
Statistical and Validation Matrix Approach Topics April 26 7 8:00am-5:00pm 

 

 

 

General Module

10 Days

 
Cost*
Discounts
Cost per Participant Register and pay 50% by February 27, 2008 3 or more same company

(25%)

Total

$5,445.00 $4,500.00 $4,085.00

*Regular Cost: $6,875.00 

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Description        New Seismic Provisions in Building Structural Design

Instructor           Bernardo Deschapelles, PhD, PE

Objective           This seminar discusses in detail the seismic provisions of current Puerto Rico codes based on the model code UBC-97.  Emphasis is given to the meaning and evaluation of all the parameters leading to the building base seismic shear.  It includes comments on specific design of seams and columns in special moment resisting frames.   Moreover, it incorporates overviews of regulations established by more recent codes that will be adopted by P.R. in the near future.

 

Description        The New AIA General Conditions; ’97 vs. 87 

Instructor           Víctor Torres, PE and José Cabiya, Esq.

Objective           The General Conditions of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are the contractual document most widely used in the construction industry in Puerto Rico.  Also, it is one of the most studied and one in which more jurisprudence has been established.  The new AIA version contains changes and approaches different from the previous versions of 1987 and 1976.  In this seminar, it will be discussed in detail, the New General Conditions from 1997, the most significant changes related with the previous version of 1987, the reasons for those changes and the implications for each part involved in the contract.

 

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Description        Quality Control in Asphalt Pavements

Objective           Aspects related to the control and certification of the quality of asphalt pavements and its relation with road safety.  The seminar has been prepared for all professionals involved in the evaluation, design, preparation, placing, inspection and maintenance of asphalt pavements.  It will cover in details the inspection techniques and quality control, including the plant, aggregates, preparation of the base, mix, temperature, and placement.

 

Description        Design of Shear Walls for Earthquake Resistance

Instructor           Bernardo Deschapelles, PhD, PE

Objective           This seminar discusses in detail the computation of available flexural capacity in shear strength reduction factor based on two different criteria: concrete compression stress and steel tensile strain (ACI 318 Appendix B).  Moreover, it includes the identification of shear wall boundary zone for which concrete confinement is required, in accordance with stress or strain parameters, as recommended.

 

Description        The Process of Forced Expropriation: Important Aspects for Engineers and

Instructor           Johnny Colón, PE

Objective           The process of forced expropriation is very complex and it involves many professionals, among them the engineers and surveyors.  The function of each one will determine the legality, exactness, and just compensation in the process.   The participant will learn the doctrines that regulate the process of forced expropriation, why expropriate, procedures to take possession of the property and secure compensation, (servitude; self-control: compulsion), market value, theory of damages (assents, access,  entry) and the areas in which the professional engineers and surveyors get involved.

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Description        The Change Order in Construction

Instructor           Victor Torres, PE

Objective           In this seminar, we will emphasize the owner’s right to make changes in the construction site and the reasons why the change clauses are offered, also the contractor’s payment of changes not yet agreed on, and the legal obligation of the contractor to complete the process ASAP.  Other aspects to be discussed are non-disclosure of superior knowledge, different site conditions, prescriptive terms, and the adequate way to analyze cost and time extensions fro the legal point of view.  Also, acceleration claims, interference resulting changes do to execution methods, time extensions due to rain, and changes for extended indirect costs, etc.

 

 

Description        Electricity and Electrical Wiring Residential

Instructor           José Arnaldo Vera, MSEE, PE

Objective           The main objective of this seminar is to provide the skills in the theory and practice of electricity. The sole purpose is to empower professionals in industries with the fundamental practice and theory in electrical engineering. Furthermore, the following aspects will be included: methods of electrical wiring residential, connections and distribution of transformer, motors and controls for electric motors, distribution of electrical energy and residential illumination.

 

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Description        Electric Power Substation Engineering

Instructor           Asdrubal Morales, PE

Objective           The seminar will cover different topics related with distribution substation such as: load characteristics, energy rate structures, application of distribution transformers, substation equipment; description and specification, substation design considerations, voltage drop and power loss calculation, and application of capacitors to distribution systems.  

 

 

Description        Electrical Systems Based on the 2002 NEC 

Instructor           Asdrubal Morales, PE

Objective           The seminar will cover an overview of the NEC, wiring methods and materials, conductors and over current protection, branch circuits and feeders, etc.  The example covers applications used in residential, commercial, and industrial systems. 

 

 

Description        Introduction to Process Engineering

Instructor           Alessandro Anzalone, Ph.D.

Objective           Course designed for non chemical engineers as an introduction to the field.  This course is open to engineers from all fields.

Contents: Dimensions, units, and their conversion; introduction to material balances; introduction to energy balances; evaporation; drying of process materials; stage and continuous gas-liquid separation processes (absorption); vapor-liquid separation processes (distillation); liquid-liquid and fluid-solid separation processes (adsorption, ion-exchange processes, liquid-liquid extraction, liquid-solid leaching, crystallization); membrane separation processes (reverse-osmosis, ultrafiltration, microfiltration), mechanical-physical separation processes (filtration, centrifugation, mechanical size reduction).

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Description        Process Control

Instructor           Alessandro Anzalone, Ph.D.

Objective           This course is an introduction to process control.  This course is open to engineers from all fields.

Contents: Introduction, mathematical tools for control systems analysis; first-order dynmacic systems; higher-order dynamic systems; basic components of control systems; design of single loop process control systems; tuning of feedback controllers; root locus and frequency response techniques; cascade control; ratio, override and selective control; feedforward control.

 

 

Description        Improving your Supply Chain

Instructor           Manuel Seda, PE, MEIE

Objective           The purpose of this seminar is to help participants get familiarized the supply chain, its components, improvement opportunities and its benefits.

INTRODUCTION

Globalization and the current economic trends are forcing companies to become more competitive. 

Learn what leading companies are doing to succeed under these new trends. Explore the universe of opportunities emerging from your supply chain and learn why it is important to develop effective supply chain improvement strategies.  Learn that by working on improvements initiatives on your supply chain your company will be able to attain more saving and cost reductions than by focusing on performing improvements inside you company walls only.

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Description      Lean Manufacturing  ***(NE)

Objective           The key message of the lean concept is the minimization of waste, and there is so much waste in your organization! This course describes ways to identify waste and how to effectively eliminate it without sacrificing quality, instead improving it.  Basic production and logistics knowledge and exposition to supervisory responsibilities and related issues.

 

Description        Applied Probability and Statistic

Instructor           Jose O. Rivera, PE, PhD (C)

Objective           Present basic concepts in probability and statistics such as random variable, probability distributions, introductions to statistical inference and hypothesis testing.  Introduction to regression analysis, simple descriptive statistics and parameters, measures of location and spread, frequency tables and histograms, common probability models, binomial, hyper geometric, poison, normal and exponential.  Also, introduction to statistical inference, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing for independence,  goodness of fit test, regression analysis.

 

Description        Six Sigma:  The New Quality Strategy  ***(NE)

Instructor           Luis Olivares, ME 

Objective           The combined effect of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma has led to improvement in the product quality and cycle time in many industrial and services industries.   These improvements have resulted not only in cost reduction, but also in the possibility of building the reputation of the company as a leading supplier of quality solutions.

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Description        Maintenance Management  ***(NE)

Instructor           Carlos Gonzalez , PhD

Objective           This course is designed to help professionals gain a perspective regarding the maintenance of building and industrial facilities, and some cross-sectional understanding of the things to be mastered if they wish to be successful as maintenance managers.  New administrative and management tools and methodology specific to manage the resources including: money, machines, materials and personnel that are essential to achieve effective maintenance. 

 

Description        Project Management

Instructor           Ricardo Medina, PE (C) and Israel Martinez, EIT

Objective           This seminar provides critical knowledge for effective project management.  It helps identify the pitfalls of traditional project management techniques, its performance measurements and their effects on project cost, quality and performance.  It also provides the tools required to carry out successful project managements.  MS Project allows to view graphically what is needed to achieve the project due dates successfully and the correct resources distribution.  This course will provide a basic knowledge of Windows 2000 and a complete overview of MS Project 2000.

 

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Description        Basic Concepts in Plumbing Systems Design

Instructor           Luis Gonzalez, Jr., MSME, PE

Objective           This course will cover basic and practical concept in plumbing systems design, emphasizing in water piping sizing, pressure drop, ventilation concepts, minimum distance and clearance required for sanitary piping fittings.  Actual fittings will be shown in the classroom to demonstrate how they fit or not fit inside a concrete wall or slab to avoid common conflicts encountered in the field.

 

 

Description        Inspection of Elevator and Electrics Stairs

Instructor           Freddy Irizarry, PE

Objective           This course will discuss the origin and development of elevators and eclectic stairs: the fabrication, installation and operation of this equipment, laws, codes and related regulations, inspection process, authorized inspectors and it responsibilities.  Also, the equipment inspection and preparation of reports, violations to the regulations and its implications, re-inspection of corrective action verification to violations, certification, responsibilities of the user or owner of the elevator or electric stair, maintenance contract, fine handling, legal sues, litigation and cases. 

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Description        Practical Storm Water Compliance for Industrial Activities

Instructor           Winston R. Esteves PE,DEE, QEP, CHMM

Objective           This course will present the requirements of the recently reissued EPA Multi-Sector General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Industrial Activities. After completion, the student will be able to identify what industrial sectors and activities are covered under the new permit, what actions have to be taken before and after requesting coverage under the permit, how to request coverage, conditional no exposure exclusions, required compliance activities, best management practices, sampling and  inspection procedures, practical compliance management strategies for existing and new       facilities, impact of construction general permit and municipal storm water permits on  industry.

 

Description        DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation

Instructor           Winston R. Esteves PE,DEE, QEP, CHMM

Objective           This  course is a Basic Hazardous Materials Transportation Training Program  designed to provide azmat employees with General Awareness/ Familiarization , Safety (except for site-specific needs), and some Function Specific training for the transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous substances by highway. After completion, the student will be able to identify hazardous materials; packaging, marking and labeling requirements; preparation of shipping papers; placarding; separation and segregation; general safety and security requirements for highway transport. The latest regulatory developments will also be discussed.

 

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Description        Environmental, Health and Safety Audits

Instructor           Winston R. Esteves PE, DEE, QEP, CHMM

Objective           This short course will present the elements of successful EHS Auditing Program.  After completion, the student will be able to understand why EHS auditing is necessary, the different types of audits, advantages and disadvantages of auditing, legal and confidentiality considerations, the elements of an EHS Audits Program and how to conduct and manage EHS audits.  Audit protocols, available resources, report preparation, management and follow up will also be covered.

 

 

Description        Data Base Analysis and Design

Instructor           Ricardo Medina, PE

Objective           This course introduces the participants to the topic of database analysis and design.  It provides the conceptual foundation for constructing databases in any Relational Database Management System (RDRM).  The skills and concepts participants will learn include:  What are Databases and the Database Environment, Database Development Process, Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD), Enhanced ERDs and Business Rules, and Relations Schema.   In  addition to providing a conceptual framework for the development process, the course covers database the major features of Microsoft Access including;  Designing, Creating, and Modifying Tables, Understanding Relationships, Importing Data from other Windows Applications, Creating Simple Forms, Using the Query Design Grid, Creating Simple Reports, Use Advanced Controls such as Command Buttons and Combo Boxes.

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Description        Engineering and Law 

Instructor           Rhonda Castillo, PE, J.D.

Objective           This seminar will provide general knowledge about an engineer’s professional responsibilities and obligations and the potential consequences of non-compliance.  There will also be a discussion on some of the pertinent laws and regulations which affect the practice of engineering, such as the certification of construction projects and permits, Ten-year plus responsibility as a result of construction defects, the different Canons of Ethics applicable as well as the sanctions.  The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico decisions during 2003-2005 that could impact the profession will also be reviewed.

 

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Description        English Grammar and Writing

Instructor          Juan Felix Laureano

Objective           This course will be useful to students who would like improve their language skills focusing on grammar and writing.  Topics such as:  grammatical rules, syntax, spelling, word-morphology, sentence structure, clauses, capitalization, and punctuation must be discussed.

At the end of the course students will: 

a) prouce complete and coherent sentences

b) incorporate and apply class kwoledge to their work tasks

c) recognize word classes and their functions

d) be able to express themselves in written form with accuracy

METHODOLOGY

Class instruction will be in English.  A module of work is provided with rules and exercises to ensure through practice and understanding.  Students will do the exercises at teaching location to be analyzed with teacher and classmates.   Classes should be held twice a week. A minimum of 30 hours of work is requires though it will also depend on students pace learn. 

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Description          PLC Programming

Instructor             Wences Lopez, PE

Objective             This seminar will provide the knowledge required on PLC programming.  It will also give the tools for controlling processes using a PLC.  Speaker will be discussing most relevant definitions, PLC components and applications.  In the programming area, the following will be discussed: basic instructions, ladder logic, mnemonic codes, timers, counters and special functions.  PLC programming, sensors and process control.

 

Description       Basic AutoCAD

Objective             This course requires a basic knowledge of PC computers and MS Windows environment. Participants will receive a working knowledge on up-to-date AutoCAD features. The course will provide hand-on experience in computer modeling of two dimensional (2D) drawings. Also, this course will be working with the following topics: introduction to the AutoCAD environment, MS Windows Standards, the AutoCAD Windows layout, menu-driven and command-driven strategies, coordinate systems: WCS and UCS, setting, drawing limits, units, grid and snap options, text fonts and styles. Also will be covered 2D Engineering Drawing topics: primitives like points, lines, polylines, circles, arcs. Drawing Aid and Editing Tools, viewing commands, layers,, linetypes, colors and object properties and special commands.

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Description       The Construction Inspector and the Contract: Legal Aspects

Objective             The contract between a contractor and an owner establishes the rights and obligations agreed by the parties to carry out a construction project and govern its relations during that process. The inspector has many contractual obligations with the owner. Between these, it is the administration of that contract during the period of construction, causing that the owner receives the contracted goods and services. Speaker will be presenting subjects like: importance of contractual documents, implicit obligations of the parts and where they come from, foundations on contracts and the rules interpretation rules of functions of the designers, contractors and inspectors before the contract and the state; guideline for the inspector, so he/she can make his/her work, evaluated what was made and to base his decision. Many very important themes will be presented

 

Description       Introduction to Minitab

Objective             This training is aimed to build up a complete knowledge of Minitab basic and expanded capabilities in order to enable participants to perform statistical analyses for process performance inference and through graphical process analyses as well.

 

Description       Sistema de Protección Contra Incendio

Objective             Se cubrirá la historia y desarrollo de los sistemas de Protección contra incendios, así como los nuevos equipos en el mercado, cuales son los requisitos y responsabilidad profesional. Sustitos HALLON 1301; cómputos hidráulicos: códigos del NSPA y la aplicación del código UBC para Puerto Rico. Además el código de prevención de bomberos.

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Description       Basic Validation Concepts and Documentation

Instructor             Magaly Vega PhD, RPh

Objective             Presents the basic principles and organization for conducting effective qualification/validation studies for the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries. Some of the topics to be covered are:

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Description       Qualification Studies: Facilities, Utilities & Equipment

Instructor             Magaly Vega PhD, RPh

Objective             Delineate the elements of facilities, utilities and equipment qualification activities. Some of the topics to be covered are:

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Description       Regulatory Trends

Instructor             Elizabeth Plaza, RPh

Objective             Present the basic concepts of regulatory compliance regulations, industry trends and the responsibility of validation professionals to ensure they comply with these standards and regulations:

  1. Present the most relevant regulations and guidelines governing the pharmaceutical industry. 
  2. Define the four compliance requirements of a drug. 
  3. Describe the Drug Approval Process for a US drug. 
  4. Understand the history of the FDA and the basis of their requirements. 
  5. Present the different agencies that regulate the healthcare industry. 
  6. Explain the type of deficiencies that drive a regulatory agency to take enforcement actions.
  7. Present that Quality Systems that the healthcare industry must have in place. 
  8. Present the Validation Control Systems that the industry must have in place to ensure validated status is not jeopardized.
  9. Present the Quality Assurance Pyramid 
  10. Discuss case studies of regulatory enforcement actions in the industry 

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Description       Supplier Certification

Instructor             Heriberto Lorenzo, BSIE

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Description       Risk Management

Instructor             Carlos Urrutia, BSME, C-HACCP & SSGB

Objective             New FDA initiative. Some of the topics to be covered are:

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Description       Cleaning Validation

Instructor             Nélida Plaza , BSChE, MSEM

Objective             Presents the basic principles and organization for effective validation of cleaning procedures. Some of the topics to be covered are:

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Description       Statistical and Validation Matrix Approach Topics

Instructor             Carroll Diaz, BSIE, MEME

Objective             Some of the topics to be covered are:

  1. Validation Supported by Six Sigma 
    1. Statistic /Quality Tools / Interpretation 
    2. Process Characterization / Capability 
      - How to Establish Baseline Criteria / Risk Analysis 
      - Identify Sources / Causes of Variability / Assess Process Capability 
      - Establish Operation Range (Design of Experiment) 
      - Establish Control Measures 
    3. Benefits 
  2. Process Performance Qualification / Process Validation Matrixing and Bracketing Approach 
    1. Definition and Scope 
    2. Evaluation of Process / Products / Equipment Similarities 
    3. Establishing a Scientific Rationale for Number of Replicate Runs / Batches 
      - How to Documents Rationale and Where 
    4. Limitations / When Should Be Used 
    5. Case Studies: Covering Solid Dosage Form and Aseptic Manufacturing / Packaging 

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Description       Computer Systems Qualification & Validation

Instructor             José Correa, PE, MBA

Objective             Presents the basic principles and organization for effective validation of computerized systems. Some of the topics to be covered are:

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Description      Pharm Tech II: Solids (Processes & Packaging)

Instructor             Magaly Vega , PhD, RPh

Objective             Delineate the elements of process validation activities. Some of the topics to be covered are:

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Description      Air Pollution Control

Instructor             Alessandro Anzalone, Ph.D.

Objective             This course is open to engineers from all fields.

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Description      Packaging Technologies for the Healthcare Industry

Instructor             Cesar Hernandez

Objective             Este curso proveerá todos los ángulos de la tecnologías de empaque y sus interioridades dentro de la industria de manufactura de productos de consumo para la salud (OTC), farmaceuticos (Rx), dispositivos medicos y de ciencias vivas. Este curso consistirá de los aspectos clásicos, contemporáneos y modernos del empaque en la industria de la manufactura de productos para la salud.  Comparaciones de los distintos tipos de productos en el marco doméstico e internacional.


Description      Packaging Lines Integration and Validation

Instructor             Cesar Hernandez

Objective             Este curso proveerá todos los detalles comunes y de especialidad relacionados al proceso sistemático de integrar líneas de empaque tradicionales y/o especiales. El curso consistirá de todos los detalles desde la concepción del diseño de una linea, todo el proceso de ISPE C&Q y su documentación regulatoria y de buenas prácticas relacionadas, hasta casos reales donde se presentan experiencias. El curso se presta para evaluar las destrezas de los participantes en el desarrollo y diseño de sistemas de empaque.


Description      Automated Packaging Inspection Systems Selection

Instructor             Cesar Hernandez

Objective             Este curso proveerá la teoría y las guías para la selección de la tecnología adecuada para cada aplicación dentro de las líneas de empaque. Se proveerá un banco de datos y el modelo sistemático de evaluación para la selección correcta de la tecnología por aplicación.


Description      Inspección de Calderas

Instructor             Freddy Irizarry

Objective             Curso preparatorio para el examen conducente a la certificación de Inspector de Calderas y Recipientes a Presión. Se cubrirán los siguientes temas: calderas y recipientes a presión ¿qué son? ¿Cuántos tipos existen?, normas que rigen el diseño de estos equipos, reglamentos aplicables en Puerto Rico, discusión de la Regla Especial #1, responsabilidad del patrono, componentes básicos de estos equipos y su selección, guías generales de inspección, reparaciones y alteraciones. Análisis de las deficiencias típicas encontradas durante la inspección.