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CLIA and Provider-Performed Microscopy (PPM) Procedures: An Introduction
Discuss the background of PPM procedures; overview of PPM procedures criteria, examinations, and regulations; how to apply for a CLIA Certificate for PPM Procedures; requirements for PPM personnel; and additional CLIA requirements and quality practices for PPM procedures.
Fundamentals of Public Health Laboratories
Public health laboratories protect and improve public health through diagnostic testing, expertise, collaboration, and program support, and this course outlines their 11 core functions and compares them to clinical laboratories.
OneLab VR: Tutorial Scenario
OneLab VR encompasses 12 different laboratories in a 50,000-square-foot virtual facility created for clinical and public health laboratory training. It also includes over 100 (and counting) laboratory-specific pieces of hardware and equipment.
Routine Microscopy Procedures
This course is designed to explore the processes, procedures, and techniques necessary for completing routine microscopic examinations of laboratory specimens.
Quality
Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems
Learn about key elements of Laboratory Quality Management systems.
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Proficiency Testing
Learn about Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Proficiency Testing.
OneLab VR: Packing and Shipping Dangerous Goods
The goal for this scenario is for the user to properly triple package the sample and safely transport it to the Specimen Receiving area for air shipping, then apply the proper marks and labels in the proper locations to the package and seal it.
Ready? Set? Test! Patient Testing is Important. Get the Right Results
Safely and accurately perform quality patient testing waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988.
Safety
Fundamentals of Bloodborne Pathogens
This course provides training to help you develop the knowledge and skills to protect yourself and others while working with blood and OPIM. Your employer may require additional information and training to protect you from specific workplace hazard.
Fundamentals of Centrifuge Safety
Identify major parts of a centrifuge, types of centrifuges, potential hazards, how to work safely with a centrifuge, and emergency protocol. Identify major parts of a centrifuge and implement proper practices for its safe and effective operations.
Fundamentals of Chemical Fume Hood Safety
Identify major components of a chemical fume hood and implement proper practices for its safe and effective operation.
Fundamentals of Handling Compressed Gas Cylinders Safely
This course introduces clinical and public health laboratory professionals to the physical and chemical hazards associated with compressed gas and compressed gas cylinders, control measures to mitigate risks, and how to work safely with compressed gases and gas cylinders in the laboratory.
Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety
This course provides an overview of laboratory safety for clinical and public health laboratory personnel
Fundamentals of Methylene Chloride Safety
This basic-level course provides information on the chemical properties and adverse health effects associated with the use of methylene chloride, or dichloromethane (DCM), in clinical and public health laboratories.
Fundamentals of Working Safely in a Biological Safety Cabinet
Identify major parts of a Class II biological safety cabinet (BSC) and implement proper practices for its safe and effective operation.
Fundamentals of Working Safely with Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde
This course aims to equip you with knowledge about the properties, health risks, hazard controls, work practices, and protective equipment needed to safely handle formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde.
Introduction to Laboratory Risk Management (LRM)
Apply risk management principles and practices to laboratory settings.
LabTrainingVR: Biological Safety Cabinet Edition
A virtual reality (VR) course: Practice setting up, working in, decontaminating, and shutting down a biosafety cabinet (BSC) in a virtual laboratory.
LabTrainingVR: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Edition
Practice selecting the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and properly donning and doffing it in a virtual museum.
OneLab VR: Centrifuge Safety Scenario
The goal for this scenario is for the user to select the correct tubes, properly balance, and load the centrifuge during the centrifugation process.
Packing and Shipping Dangerous Goods: What the Laboratory Staff Must Know
This course offers a detailed study of packing and shipping Division 6.2 infectious substances and dry ice according to DOT and IATA regulations.
Public Health Laboratories (PHL) 101
Public health laboratories focus on diseases and the health status of population groups. They perform limited diagnostic testing, reference testing, and disease surveillance.
These materials provide an overview of public health laboratory core functions and services.
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Core Science
Basic Culture Media and Isolation Techniques: Microbiology Curriculum
Learn about basic culture media used in the microbiology laboratory.
Basic Molecular Biology Module 1: Basic Science
Describe fundamental characteristics of DNA and RNA, nucleotide base-pairing rules, and basic techniques and workflow applied in molecular diagnostics.
Basic Molecular Biology Module 2: Laboratory Practice
Implement general biosafety and laboratory area flow practices, and minimize contamination.
Basic Molecular Biology Module 3: Nucleic Acid Extraction
Discuss nucleic acid extraction including extraction method selection, basic extraction steps, and nucleic acid analysis.
Basic Molecular Biology Module 4: PCR and Real-Time PCR
Explain the principles of PCR and real-time PCR including PCR steps and product analysis, and real-time PCR characteristics.
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988
Explore an overview of the CLIA Regulatory Program, CLIA Laboratory Testing and Quality Standards, and CLIA Program Oversight and Administration.
Informatics
Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Result
Identify the recipients of laboratory data, explain data and results storage, and discuss communicating data and results to various stakeholders.
Introduction to Laboratory Informatics: Life of a Specimen
Describe laboratory informatics enterprise, data relationships, data quality and standards, and specimen progression through the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases.
Introduction to the LIMS & Other Information Systems
Explore Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) functionality, the role of the LIMS interoperability, various information system and laboratory data regulations and standards, and the steps in implementing a LIMS.
Preparedness and Response
Fundamentals of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Clinical Laboratories
Apply risk management strategies to identify hazards, assess risks, and select appropriate personal protective equipment options.
Laboratory Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning
Develop a laboratory continuity of operations plan (COOP)