ISO 13485 Basic Training
Practical Medical Device Quality Management System Training
Our training combines standard requirements with practical industry knowledge to support medical device manufacturers, start-ups and quality professionals.
500+ Manufacturers Supported
BSI ISO 13485 Certified
UK & EU Offices
Former MHRA Expertise
Established 2017
Course Overview
ISO 13485 is the internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) standard for medical devices and is widely used to support compliance with EU MDR, EU IVDR, UK MDR, and global regulatory frameworks.
This training course focuses on practical implementation tracks, helping manufacturers establish, manage, and scale an effective, regulatory-compliant quality infrastructure.
Core elements covered include:
- The structure of ISO 13485
- Quality management principles
- Documentation requirements
- Risk-based approaches
- Supplier management
- CAPA processes
- Internal auditing
- Management review
- Regulatory integration
Who Should Attend?
This foundational framework course is suitable for:
- Medical device manufacturers
- QA/RA professionals
- Start-up companies
- Quality teams and managers
- Product development teams
- Operations personnel
- Individuals new to ISO 13485 environments
- Organisations actively implementing a QMS
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, participants will understand:
- The internal structure and purpose of ISO 13485:2016
- Key QMS hurdles and criteria for device manufacturers
- Documentation protocols and record control expectations
- Deploying risk-based approaches across the QMS layout
- Supplier verification and internal purchasing controls
- Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) tracking
- Complaint handling and user feedback loops
- Core internal auditing principles & planning metrics
- Management review expectations and inputs
- Interfacing relationships between ISO 13485 and EU MDR/IVDR
Course Topics
Introduction to ISO 13485
- Purpose and operational scope
- Global regulatory significance
- Core QMS principles
Structure of ISO 13485
- Key clauses and clause interactions
- The process-based approach
- Standardized documentation expectations
QMS Requirements
- Quality manuals and procedural files
- Document and record control mechanics
- Organizational roles and responsibilities
Risk-Based Approaches
- Risk management inside the system
- System integration with ISO 14971
- Risk-based corporate decision making
Supplier & Purchasing Controls
- Supplier qualification paths
- Continuous supplier monitoring
- Purchasing criteria and traceability
Design & Development Controls
- Design phase planning
- Design verification and validation
- Managing system design changes
CAPA & Nonconformity
- Corrective actions architecture
- Preventive action planning
- Root cause analysis methodologies
- Continuous improvement tracking
Internal Audits & Reviews
- Audit principles and approaches
- Internal audit schedule planning
- Management review inputs & activities
Regulatory Integration
- Direct relationship with EU MDR and IVDR
- Regulatory documentation alignment
- Global compliance expectations
Course Pricing
Individual Path
Half-Day ISO 13485 Basic Training
£295 / per person
What's included:
- Live online instructor-led session access
- Comprehensive course QMS training items & notes
- Practical real-world implementation examples
- Interactive Q&A periods with the consulting auditor
- Official Certificate of Attendance
Corporate & Private Team Training
Patient Guard provides customized private group QMS tracks for medical device enterprises seeking specific team training, certification gap review, or custom procedural development loops.
Corporate Rate
From £1,500 / half day
Ideal for:
- Medical device manufacturers & hardware lines
- Start-up ventures bootstrapping their quality files
- Active internal quality and regulatory departments
- Organisations migrating operations to full ISO 13485 metrics
- Businesses actively preparing for an upcoming Notified Body certification audit
Bespoke pricing parameters depend on:
- Total head count of corporate attendees
- The depth, scope, and clause focus of the training block
- Unique organizational frameworks & process complexities
- Preferred digital or corporate delivery paths
Logistics & Global Delivery
- Delivered live via encrypted interactive streaming tools
- Fully hands-on practical exercise metrics
- Available across international territories and business zones
- Dedicated bespoke enterprise blocks available upon technical request
Group Booking Discounts
If you are booking attendance slots for multiple internal team members from the same operating facility, tiered volume pricing may be requested.
Please contact Patient Guard directly to process custom enterprise group discount codes.
Request Course Pricing & Availability
Contact our Quality Management System consulting team to secure open individual workshop spaces, lock in custom corporate dates, or request a clear custom training quotation.
Contact Patient Guard.
Why Choose Patient Guard?
- Practical industry-focused training
- Experienced medical device quality professionals
- Training aligned with ISO 13485 and regulatory expectations
- Real-world quality management examples
- Support for manufacturers and start-ups
- UK and EU regulatory expertise
FAQs
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. This course is designed for individuals who are new to ISO 13485 and medical device quality management systems.
Does the course cover regulatory requirements?
Yes. The course explains how ISO 13485 supports compliance with EU MDR, IVDR and other regulatory frameworks.
Is the course practical or theoretical?
The training combines both practical implementation guidance and explanation of standard requirements.
Can training be customised for our organisation?
Yes. Patient Guard can provide tailored private training sessions aligned with your organisation’s products and quality system requirements.
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Munna P
51 days ago
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with the Patient Guard team has been a great experience throughout our MHRA and ISO 13485 documentation journey. Their expertise, structured approach, and practical guidance helped our team build a robust quality management system while keeping us aligned with regulatory expectations. The collaboration was professional, responsive, and focused on finding solutions rather than simply identifying issues. A special thank you to Alex and Steve for their outstanding coordination, responsiveness, and continuous support throughout the project. They were always approachable, provided valuable feedback, and worked closely with our team to resolve challenges efficiently. Their commitment made a significant difference in keeping our documentation effort on track. I highly recommend Patient Guard to any healthcare or MedTech organization looking for experienced regulatory and quality system partners for MHRA, ISO 13485, and broader medical device compliance initiatives. Thank you again to the entire Patient Guard team for being such reliable partners.
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Peter Reeve
78 days ago
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. STEPPER design, manufacture & distribute eyewear across the globe. With the increasingly complex landscape concerning the placing of Mecial Devices onto the market, we realised we needed professional guidance. We found Patient Guard via a simple internet search and are delighted we did! They provide a pragmatic solution to our needs, are totally reliable & always available to answer our (often simplistic) questions. They are highly efficient & responsive to what is a changing picture in our world and nothing is too much trouble. We have a much better understanding of regulatory affairs and our responsibilities as manufacturers & distributors and they support us in navigating the requirements in different territories. Updating our Declaration of Conformity, ensuring our labelling is compliant and acting as our PRRC are the key areas of their service for us.
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Derek Timm
78 days ago
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. For those companıes lookıng to comply to ISO standards and ın partıcular ISO13485 whıch to be honest ıs a nıghtmare I would strongly suggest goıng to the professıonals as ındeed we dıd by joınıng forces wıth Patıent Guard Ltd The staff are fantastıc nothıng ıs too much trouble and as a medıcal supply company we sımply cannot lıve wıthout them Thanks ın partıcular to Alex and Steve for all the hard work and our best regards from Dan Medıca South Lımıted
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BMSCriticalCare
115 days ago
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, very helpful and always willing to answer any questions we have,
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Thomson Software
786 days ago
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alex Lewis of PatientGuard guided us through the ISO13485 process in a thorough, systematic and efficient manner. He was friendly, patient and willing to go the extra mile. Excellent service.
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