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Laboratory Improvement

New Training Workshops

2010 Training Workshops (PDF, 1.31 MB)

Date	Location	Workshop
January 26-27, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing
January 28, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Diagnosing Vaginitis Using the Wet Mount Exam
February 17-18, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Laboratory Methods in the Diagnosis of Gonorrhea
February 19,2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Harmonization of Packaging Regulations
February 19, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Packaging and Shipment of Biological Specimens from Possible Chemical Agent Exposures NEW
February 23-26, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Process Control Chemistry
March 23-26, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Bacteriological Methods for the Analysis of Drinking Water
April 15,2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Bioterrorism Preparedness for Clinical Laboratories
April 28, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing (Advanced)
April 29, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Diagnosing Vaginitis Using the Wet Mount Exam
May 6, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Biosafety/Biosecurity: Minimizing the Risks in the Laboratory NEW
May 26-27, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Laboratory Methods in the Diagnosis of Gonorrhea
July 20-21, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing (Basic)
July 22, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Diagnosing Vaginitis Using the Wet Mount Exam
August 3-6, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Bacteriological Methods for the Analysis of Drinking Water
August 19, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Bioterrorism Preparedness for Clinical Laboratories
August 24-27, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Process Control Chemistry
September 22-23, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Laboratory Methods in the Diagnosis of Gonorrhea
September 24, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Harmonization of Packaging Regulations
September 24, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Packaging and Shipment of Biological Specimens from Possible Chemical Agent Exposures NEW
October 19-20, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Microscopy: Viewing & Reviewing (Basic)
October 21, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Diagnosing Vaginitis Using the Wet Mount Exam
November 2-5, 2010	Bath Building Raleigh	Bacteriological Methods for the Analysis of Drinking Water
December 16, 2010	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 2010. 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:

• Newborn Screening: Specimen Collection and Form Training
• North Carolina Infectious Disease Reporting
• Urine Microscopic Exam Study
• The Role of the State Public Health Lab - Three Continuing Education Courses
  • http://nccphp.sph.unc.edu/training/HEP_SLPH1/certificate.php
  • http://nccphp.sph.unc.edu/training/HEP_SLPH2/certificate.php
  • http://nccphp.sph.unc.edu/training/HEP_SLPH3/certificate.php

Workshop Archive

• Biosafety and Biosecurity: Minimizing the Risks in the Laboratory
• Packaging & Shipment of Biological Specimens

Relevant Links:

• Management Bulletins
• Technical Bulletins
• 2010 Workshops (PDF, 1.31 MB)
• Workshop Application (PDF, 25 KB)
• Environmental Workshop Application (PDF, 17 KB)

See also:

• Lab Improvement
• Training Workshops
• Consultation
• GC QC Memos
• Lab-Oratory Newsletter
• Lab Bulletins
• N.C. Infectious Disease Reporting
• The "Do you know who to contact" List