Basic Microscopy

This course is part of the Microbiology Series.

Description

To function effectively in a microbiology laboratory, laboratorians must have a basic knowledge and understanding of the components, setup, procedures, and care and maintenance of a bright field (compound) microscope. This basic eLearning course will instruct participants on the importance of a correctly setup bright field microscope for the identification of microorganisms.

Audience

This basic level course is designed for new or existing public health and clinical laboratory professionals, individuals with a science background who are entering or reentering the microbiology field, or individuals needing training in basic microscopy principles and techniques.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Identify the major components of the microscope and their function
• Identify how to maintain a microscope
• Discuss the role of Kohler illumination in microscopy
• Describe the process to correctly focus on the appropriate field of view
• Use the ocular micrometer to measure an object under the microscope
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot encountered problems with the microscope

Free Registration

• Follow the link to register for the course.
• If you have difficulty with the online registration process, please email labtraining@cdc.gov

Accessibility

Course content is closed captioned, where applicable, and optimized for a screen reader.

Continuing Education (CE)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours of P.A.C.E.^® credit.

P.A.C.E.^® Course Number: 288-004-23