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| Description | Additional Information |
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 This course provides clinical laboratory scientists with information about the laboratory identification of anthrax. This training assists clinical laboratory scientists in recognizing potential agents of bioterrorism that they may encounter during routine laboratory work-ups of sputum, blood and aspirate/biopsy specimens. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Intermediate |
 Learn about basic culture media used in the microbiology laboratory. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Basic Microbiology eLearning Series Learn basic microbiology laboratory skills and procedures necessary to identify microorganisms from clinical specimens. Courses include: Basic Microscopy, Basic Culture Media, Biochemicals and Gram Positive Organism ID, Biochemicals and Gram Negative Organism ID, Routine Microscopy Procedures. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Learn the components, setup, procedures, and care and maintenance of a bright field (compound) microscope. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Basic Molecular Biology Series Learn basic Molecular Biology laboratory skills and will introduce the scientific background for molecular diagnosis, the principles of laboratory settings, and common methods. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Basic Molecular Biology Module 1: Basic Science Learn information on the fundamental characteristics of DNA and RNA, nucleotide base-pairing rules, and the basic techniques and workflow applied in molecular diagnostics. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Basic Molecular Biology Module 2: Laboratory Practice Learn information on general laboratory practices. Topics covered include biosafety practices, laboratory area flow, and practices to minimize contamination. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Basic Molecular Biology Module 3: Nucleic Acid Extraction Learn information on nucleic acid extraction. Topics covered include extraction method selection, basic extraction steps, and nucleic acid analysis. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Basic Molecular Biology Module 4: PCR and Real-Time PCR Learn information on the principle of PCR and real-time PCR. Topics covered include PCR steps, PCR product analysis, real-time PCR characteristics. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Biochemicals and Gram Negative Organism ID Learn how to read a Gram stain, colonial characteristics, and biochemical tests used to identify Gram negative microorganisms as well as commonly used testing algorithms. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Biochemicals and Gram Positive Organism ID Learn how to read a Gram stain, colonial characteristics, and biochemical tests used to identify Gram positive microorganisms as well as commonly used testing algorithms. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Biothreat Preparedness Training for Sentinel Laboratories Series Learn the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) protocols for bioterrorism agent identification. Courses include: Bacillus anthracis, Brucella spp., Burkholderia spp., Yersinia pestis, Francisella tularensis. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Intermediate |
 Biothreat Rule Out or Refer Series Participate in a series of virtual case studies using ASM’s sentinel laboratory protocols in a safe environment to detect potential bio-threat agents. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Biothreat Rule Out or Refer: Virtual Knowledge Exercise 3 Participate in a series of three virtual case studies (samples 7-9) using the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) sentinel laboratory protocols to detect potential biothreat agents, while in a safe environment. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Biothreat Rule Out or Refer: Virtual Knowledge Exercise 4 Participate in a series of three virtual case studies (samples 10-12) using the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) sentinel laboratory protocols to detect potential biothreat agents, while in a safe environment. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Biothreat Rule Out or Refer: Virtual Knowledge Exercise 5 Participate in a series of three virtual case studies (samples 13-15) using the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) sentinel laboratory protocols to detect potential biothreat agents, while in a safe environment. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 This course provides clinical laboratory scientists with information about the laboratory identification of Brucella spp. species. The goal is to assist clinical laboratory scientists in better recognizing potential biothreat agents they may encounter during routine laboratory work-ups of sputum, blood and aspirate/biopsy specimens. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Intermediate |
 This course provides clinical laboratory scientists with information about the laboratory identification of Burkholderia spp. The goal is to assist clinical laboratory scientists in better recognizing potential biothreat agents they may encounter during routine laboratory work-ups of sputum, blood and aspirate/biopsy specimens. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Intermediate |
 Learn several core microbiological skills that are used in public health, clinical, and research laboratories. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 This course provides clinical laboratory scientists with information about the laboratory identification of Francisella tularensis. The goal is to assist clinical laboratory scientists in better recognizing potential biothreat agents they may encounter during routine laboratory work-ups of sputum, blood and aspirate/biopsy specimens. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Intermediate |
 Fundamentals of Centrifuge Safety Learn the major parts of a centrifuge, types of centrifuges, potential hazards, how to work safely with a centrifuge, and what to do if there is an emergency. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Fundamentals of Chemical Fume Hood Safety Learn the major components of a chemical fume hood and proper practices for its safe and effective operation.
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On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Fundamentals of Working Safely in a Biological Safety Cabinet Learn how to work safely in a Class II biological safety cabinet (BSC). |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Good Laboratory Practice Recommendations for Biochemical Genetic Testing: Preanalytic Phase Learn an overview of the quality practices in the preanalytic phase of biochemical genetic testing. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Good Laboratory Practices for Molecular Genetics Testing Learn to develop procedures and processes for a molecular genetic test which are consistent with regulatory requirements and good laboratory practices. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Introduction to Laboratory Informatics Series Learn the journey of a specimen through the laboratory and explore the generation and transmission of data and results within and outside of the laboratory. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Result Learn characterization of the recipients of laboratory data, data and results storage, and the communication of data and results (especially electronically) to various stakeholders. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Specimen Learn the roles of various personnel in the laboratory informatics enterprise, data relationships, data quality and standards, and the generation and flow of information as a specimen progresses through the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Laboratory Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning Course Learn guidance and tools necessary for the development of laboratory continuity plans. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 The LMBP A-6 Cycle: Review and Evaluation Methods for Quality Improvement Learn an introduction to the Laboratory Medicine Best Practice (LMBP) A-6 method for conducting systematic evidence reviews. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Packaging and Shipping Division 6.2 Materials: What the Laboratory Professional Should Know 2016 Learn what the laboratory professional should know to be certified (or recertified) to ship Division 6.2 Materials. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Intermediate |
 Ready? Set? Test! Patient Testing is Important. Get the Right Results Learn how to safely and accurately perform patient testing waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 Learn about routine microscopy procedures used in the microbiology laboratory. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Basic |
 This course provides clinical laboratory scientists with information about the laboratory identification of Yersinia pestis. The goal is to assist clinical laboratory scientists in better recognizing potential bioterrorism agents they may encounter during routine laboratory work-ups of sputum, blood and aspirate/biopsy specimens. |
On-demand eLearning Level: Intermediate |