Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Selects Stelex University as Charter Member
Bensalem, PA March 10, 2004 — Stelex University, the professional education and technical training arm of Stelex, today announced its approval as a charter member of the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) Education Provider Registry (EPR). RAPS is the foremost worldwide member organization creating and upholding standards of ethics, credentialing and education for the Regulatory Affairs (RA) profession within the health product sector.
The RAPS EPR is a first-of-its-kind, searchable online database of approved education providers and their RA-related courses. RAPS reviews each EPR listing for adherence to industry standards and criteria for training, including learning objectives, intended audience, delivery methods and instructor/speaker qualifications. Approved programs, such as those offered by Stelex University, are accepted into RAPS’ searchable online database and can be accessed by RA professionals at
www.raps.org. All training offered through the EPR is eligible for credit toward professional recertification under the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) program.
“Regulatory knowledge has been a core part of the Stelex University curriculum since its inception in 1998” said Edward J. Johnson, Esq., CQA, Director of Stelex University. “Our training and education offerings are designed to help attendees understand their regulatory compliance requirements while being mindful of the technological and business considerations they face in their compliance efforts. Receiving the RAPS EPR designation affirms that we have been on the right track.”
In order to receive charter membership, Stelex University completed an extensive application, and successfully demonstrated adherence to all RAPS criteria and guidelines. Stelex University has agreed to comply with RAPS criteria and standards and is licensed to use the RAPS Registered Education Provider logo on marketing material and course material for accepted programs.
“As an important first step in establishing standards for the RA profession, RAPS has created the EPR as an innovative approach to meet the requirements of RA professionals seeking quality, targeted educational opportunities. We are pleased to welcome Stelex University as a Charter Member of the program,” said Alison F. Lawton, chairperson of RAPS’ Board of Directors and senior vice president of Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Quality Systems with Genzyme Corporation.
About Stelex
Stelex is a consulting firm providing enterprise-wide compliance solutions to regulated industries in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Diagnostic and Biotechnology sectors for over 20 years. The firm delivers a comprehensive suite of Validation, Technology, Regulatory and Business solutions. Learn more about Stelex at www.stelex.com.
Stelex is a subsidiary of
Vital Signs, Inc. (NASDAQ: VITL).
Vital Signs Inc. provide products and services to the hospital market and FDA regulated industries. Vital Signs is ISO 9001 certified and has CE Mark approval for its products.
About RAPS
The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is the foremost worldwide member organization creating and upholding standards of ethics, credentialing and education for the Regulatory Affairs (RA) profession within the health product sector. Founded in 1976, RAPS represents nearly 10,000 individuals worldwide, working in government, corporations, academia, research and nonprofit organizations. As the global source for Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), the RA Code of Ethics, proprietary research and educational products, international conferences and the leading professional magazine, Regulatory Affairs Focus, RAPS establishes industry standards for professionalism, knowledge and achievement. Through expert education and resources, RAPS provides regulatory affairs professionals with the tools necessary to create strategic value for their organizations. The RA profession is vital to the development, approval and provision of health products, including pharmaceuticals, biologics and biotechnology, medical devices, cosmetics, veterinary products and nutritional supplements.
RAPS is a nonprofit educational/scientific organization with headquarters in Rockville, MD, and members in 45 countries in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America and the Pacific Rim. RAPS® is a registered trademark of the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.
Release Statement
All statements in this press release other than historical statements constitute Forward Looking Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including but not limited to the changes in regulatory requirements in the United States and elsewhere, timing and effectiveness of changes to marketing and sales plans, programs and strategies; market conditions; customer response; technological change; and competition and other factors referred to by Vital Signs in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2003 and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.