2 Normative references
Standards on audit and quality

The advice given by the ISO 19011 standard can be summarized in the following fields:
- audit principles - clause 4
- audit program - clause 5
- audit activities - clause 6
- auditor competences - clause 7
A good knowledge of the ISO 15189 standard is required to understand and follow this module.
This module is based on the following generic and international standards:
- ISO 19011 (2026): Guidelines for auditing management systems
- ISO 15189 (2022): Medical laboratories - Requirements for quality and competence
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