18 Sep, 2026
CAP Accreditation Masterclass for IVF Laboratories
Building a Culture of Quality, Compliance and Continuous Improvement
Join Dr. Irfan Aslam and the Trust Fertility Embryology Team for an intensive, hands-on masterclass designed to help IVF professionals understand, implement, and sustain CAP accreditation standards within the ART laboratory.
Drawing on real-world experience from a CAP-accredited IVF laboratory, this interactive workshop will provide practical guidance on quality management systems, laboratory compliance, documentation, competency assessment, risk management, and inspection readiness.
Whether your laboratory is preparing for CAP accreditation, maintaining accreditation status, or seeking to strengthen quality systems, this workshop will provide actionable tools and strategies that can be immediately implemented in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
• Understand key CAP ART Laboratory requirements
• Develop effective quality management systems
• Implement competency assessment and staff training programs
• Conduct internal audits and identify non-conformities
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA)
• Establish documentation and traceability systems
• Prepare laboratories for successful inspections
• Utilize KPIs to drive continuous quality improvement
Workshop Programme
Time Session
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome & Introduction
09:15 – 10:00 Understanding CAP Accreditation: Standards, Expectations and Benefits
10:00 – 10:45 Building an Effective IVF Laboratory Quality Management System
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Competency Assessment, Training and Personnel Management
11:45 – 12:30 Internal Audits, Risk Management and CAPA
12:30 – 13:15 Mock Inspection Exercise: Identifying Deficiencies and Preparing Responses
13:15 – 14:00 KPI Monitoring, Quality Indicators and Continuous Improvement
14:00 – 14:30 Interactive Panel Discussion & Q&A
Hands-On Activities
Participants will engage in practical exercises covering:
✓ Mock CAP inspection scenarios
✓ Competency assessment review
✓ Internal audit exercises
✓ Root cause analysis and CAPA development
✓ Documentation and record review
✓ Quality indicator monitoring
✓ Inspection readiness assessment
Who Should Attend?
• IVF Laboratory Directors
• Embryologists
• Quality Managers
• IVF Clinic Administrators
• Reproductive Medicine Specialists
• Laboratory Supervisors
• ART Professionals involved in accreditation and quality management
Faculty
Workshop Director
Dr. Irfan Aslam IVF Laboratory Director Trust Fertility Center
Faculty
Trust Fertility Embryology Team
A multidisciplinary team with practical experience in achieving and maintaining CAP accreditation, quality management, laboratory operations, competency assessment, and continuous performance improvement.
Participant Toolkit
All participants will receive:
✓ CAP Readiness Checklist
✓ Internal Audit Templates
✓ Competency Assessment Framework
✓ CAPA and Root Cause Analysis Templates
✓ Quality Indicator Dashboard Examples
✓ Inspection Preparation Guide
✓ Quality Management Resources
Format
Advanced Interactive Masterclass
Limited Capacity
Case-Based Learning
Hands-On Exercises
Certificate of Attendance
Learn from a CAP-Accredited Laboratory
Gain practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world experience from professionals who have successfully navigated the accreditation journey and established a culture of quality excellence within the IVF laboratory.