Live Webinar: Improving the Quality of NDT: Why Laboratory Accreditation and Personnel Certification Matter
Webinar
Discover how ASNT personnel certification and A2LA laboratory accreditation can strengthen your NDT quality systems, meet ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, and boost your competitive edge.
Credit Info
- Contact Hours: 1
- IACET CEUs: NA
- Valid for ASNT Level III recertification: No
- Renewal Category: D
Course Overview
Personnel certification and laboratory accreditation both establish quality, technical competence, traceability, and confidence in nondestructive testing (NDT) results. While each serves a distinct purpose, together they provide a strong foundation for reliable testing and compliance with industry and regulatory expectations.
Join ASNT and A2LA as we discuss how personnel certification and laboratory accreditation intersect, the unique value each program provides, and how implementing both can strengthen your laboratory's quality and provide a competitive edge for your organization.
Upon Completion, Learners Will Be Able To:
- Gain a practical understanding of ASNT NDT personnel certification and A2LA laboratory accreditation, including the purpose and benefits of each.
- Understand the personnel competency requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and how ASNT NDT personnel certification can support compliance
- Identify how integrating personnel certification with laboratory accreditation can strengthen quality systems, improve confidence in NDT results, and demonstrate technical competence to customers and regulators.
Meet the Speaker
Ryan Kidwiler
Ryan Kidwiler has worked for the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) since 2017 and currently serves as the Materials Program Manager. He facilitates the day-to-day operations of accreditation by assisting organizations in obtaining and maintaining accreditation and performing quality system assessments to conformity standards such as ISO/IEC 17025, 17065, and 17020. He assists customers with the assessment process for new and renewal laboratories, primarily in the Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials fields. Prior to joining A2LA, Mr. Kidwiler received his bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in Chemistry from Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV.
Questions? Contact us at education@asnt.org