Basic Microscopy – Setting Up the Microscope

Microscopes are important pieces of equipment used in the management of patient care. Compound microscopes have mechanical and optical components essential to their function and use. It is important to set up microscopes for optimal viewing every time it is used. This video gives a brief overview of how to set up a microscope for viewing a specimen on a slide.

Job Aid Word File
Low Resolution Video
Video Transcript
Tags
Training Laboratory microscopy compound microscope light microscope condenser diaphragm oculars eyepieces specimen microscope microscopic microscope slide microscope setup microscope setting microscope tutorial microscope training how to set up microscope how to set up microscope slides biology microbiology cell biology molecular biology cell and molecular biology laboratory science microbes microorganisms