PDA 575 Validation of Biotechnology-Related Cleaning Processes

Bethesda, MD
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Please note that this training course will take place in person and has hands-on lab activities. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Please read our COVID-19 Facility Access Rules before registering for this training course.

Based on PDA Technical Report No. 49: Points to Consider for Biotechnology Cleaning Validation, this complete, hands-on training course covers both automated clean-in-place (CIP) and manual cleaning for biotechnology manufacture.

During this training course, you will have the opportunity to work with a functional CIP skid to help you understand everything from the impact of system design on cleanability to how to take swab samples and set acceptance criteria. You'll gain direct experience setting up an effective cleaning program by going through a systematic approach to cleaning validation. Areas of focus include initial evaluation of the equipment to be cleaned, analytical techniques, worst-case conditions, multi-product cleaning, cleaning cycle development and validation of the cleaning process.

Participants will also receive a free copy of PDA Technical Report No. 49: Points to Consider for Biotechnology Cleaning Validation.

For more options and/or related training courses, please visit the page(s) below.

PDA Cleaning Training Courses

  1. Discuss the principles of cleaning and cleaning validation
  2. Describe CIP system design and operation
  3. Analyze cleaning engineering, physics and mechanics
  4. Develop cleaning validation protocols for CIP systems and cleaning processes
  5. Discuss numerous cleaning validation tips, techniques and pitfalls

Standard Pricing

Standard Member Price

$3,499

GovernmentMember Only

$2,449

Health AuthorityMember Only

$2,449

AcademicMember Only

$2,449

Non-Member

$4,199

See Qualifying Criteria for Member Types.

GROUP REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.

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CANCELLATION: If a cancellation request is received 30 days before the event, a credit (registration fee paid minus a 200.00 USD/EUR processing fee) will be given. No credits will be given for cancellation requests received less than 30 days before the event. Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected].

Day 1

Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day. Breakfast will not be provided, but lunch will be provided.

PLEASE READ  PDA is not affiliated or contracted with any outside hotel contracting company. If someone other than PDA or the PDA chosen hotel contacts you suggesting that they represent any PDA event, they do not. It is PDA's recommendation that you book your hotel directly through the official PDA chosen hotel that is listed on our web site.

PDA Training and Research Institute

4350 East West Highway, Suite 110
Bethesda, MD , USA

The following hotels are located near the training course location:

Hilton Garden Inn
7301 Waverly Street
Bethesda, MD 20814

Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD 20814

Residence Inn Marriott Bethesda Downtown
7335 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814


Please visit the hotel’s website for more information.

How to Get Here
By Air

The Washington/Bethesda area is serviced by the following airports: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

By Car

There is a parking garage located at the training course location. The fee is $12/day. Please do not leave your car in the parking garage past 6:00 p.m. as both the building and parking garage access doors are locked.