Anthrax Instructor Training

For Public Health

What to know

This training provides instructions for collecting environmental Bacillus anthracis spores, or anthrax, from nonporous surfaces using macrofoam swabs and cellulose sponges. Review the entire Instructor Guide before facilitating Anthrax Surface Sampling training.

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Anthrax surface sampling instructor guide

The training consists of a lecture, demonstration, and guided practice segments. In the guided practice segment, the instructor and an experienced sampler will observe and coach participants as they perform practice sampling.

The total training time is 3 hours, 45 minutes.

Content Source
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Published: May 15, 2024
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