Laboratory Improvement
New Training Workshops
2009 Training Workshops (PDF, 1.35 MB)
| Date | Location | Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2009 | Greenville | Harmonization of Packaging Regulations |
| January 20-21, 2009 January 27-28, 2009 |
Bath Building Raleigh |
Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing (Basic) |
| January 22, 2009 January 29, 2009 |
Bath Building Raleigh |
Diagnosing Vaginitis Using Wet Mount Exam |
| February 18-19, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Laboratory Methods in the Diagnosis of Gonorrhea |
| February 24-27, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Process Control Chemistry |
| March 3, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing (Advanced) |
| March 4-5, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Basic Microbiology and Gram Stain |
| March 24-27, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Bacteriological Methods for the Analysis of Drinking Water |
| April 3, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Body Fluid Analysis NEW |
| April 16, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Bioterrorism Preparedness for Clinical Laboratories |
| April 28-29, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Basic Urinalysis |
| May 19-20, 2009 | Ashville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing (Basic) |
| May 21, 2009 | Ashville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
Diagnosing Vaginitis using the Wet Mount Exam |
| June 4, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Writing Laboratory Policies |
| June 3, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Writing Laboratory Procedures |
| June 17-18, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Laboratory Methods in the Diagnosis of Gonorrhea |
| June 23-24, 2009 | Beaufort County Community College |
Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing (Basic) |
| June 25, 2009 | Beaufort County Community College |
Diagnosing Vaginitis using the Wet Mount Exam |
| July 14-17, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Bacteriological Methods for the Analysis of Drinkng Water |
| August 18-21, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Process Control Chemistry |
| August 27, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Bioterrorism Preparedness for Clinical Laboratories |
| September 10, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Syphilis Serology |
| September 16, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing (Advanced) |
| September 17, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Harmonization of Packaging Regulations (West) |
| September 24, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Good Laboratory Practices for Waived Testing |
| October 7-8, 2008 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Laboratory Methods in the Diagnosis of Gonorrhea |
| October 21, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Advanced Urinalysis |
| November 3-6, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Bacteriological Methods for the Analysis of Drinking Water |
| November 17-18, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing (Basic) |
| November 19, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Diagnosing Vaginities Using the West Mount Exam |
| December 17, 2009 | Bath Building Raleigh |
Bioterrorism Preparedness for Clinical Laboratories |
Training
A survey to identify training needs is conducted periodically and used to guide the development of workshops and training activities. In addition, training activities may be developed in response to specific requests from individuals and groups. Workshops are presented on clinical, environmental and management topics; they are designed to give hands-on; experience with methods and techniques. Instructors are selected on the basis of competency, experience, and the ability to communicate with participants. Workshops are announced annually in the Laboratory Improvement Training Bulletin. Additions to the workshop calendar are announced as they are scheduled; periodic updates from Laboratory Improvement include all training activities. List of Workshops for 2008. Application Form to Apply for Enrollment. Print out the application, fill in the information, and mail/fax application.
The Laboratory Improvement Branch is also an active member in the Southeastern Area Laboratory Training Alliance (SEALTA) of the National Laboratory Training Network (NLTN). The NLTN is a cooperative training agreement between the Association of Public Health Laboratories(APHL) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The purpose of the network is to address the need for effective laboratory information and management systems and to assist state health agencies to develop, promote, and deliver quality laboratory training. The network functions as a training service delivery program that utilizes available resources and conducts regionalized training based on documented needs.
Bench training can be arranged by contacting the appropriate technical Branch in the State Laboratory, i.e. Microbiology, Virology/Serology, and Environmental Sciences.
Free Training
Current free training includes the following:
Workshop Archive
- Biosafety and Biosecurity: Minimizing the Risks in the Laboratory
- Dr. Science 2008: Update in Clinical Microbiology
- Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children
- Food-Borne Illness in North Carolina
- Clinical Laboratory Day 2008
- Packaging & Shipment of Biological Specimens
Relevant Links:
- Management Bulletins
- Technical Bulletins
- 2009 Workshops (PDF, 1.35 MB)
- 2008 Workshops (PDF, 1.24 MB)
- Workshop Application (PDF, 25 KB)
See also:
- Lab Improvement
- Training Workshops
- Consultation
- GC QC Memos
- Lab-Oratory Newsletter
- N.C. Infectious Disease Reporting
- Urine Microscopic Exam Study
- The "Do you know who to contact" List
