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Methlene Chloride On-demand

Fundamentals of Methylene Chloride Safety

P.A.C.E.® credit
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Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988

P.A.C.E.® credit
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Fundamentals of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Clinical Laboratories

P.A.C.E.® credit
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Introduction to Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) & Other Information Systems

P.A.C.E.® credit

Training Courses & Topics

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Preparedness and Response

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Laboratory Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)

Develop a laboratory continuity of operations plan (COOP).

3.0 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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Core Science

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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.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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Basic Molecular Biology Module 2: Laboratory Practice

Implement general biosafety and laboratory area flow practices, and minimize contamination.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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Basic Molecular Biology Module 3: Nucleic Acid Extraction

Discuss nucleic acid extraction including extraction method selection, basic extraction steps, and nucleic acid analysis.

1.5 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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Basic Molecular Biology Module 4: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Real-Time PCR

Explain the principles of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and real-time PCR including PCR steps and product analysis, and real-time PCR characteristics.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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Safety

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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. Implement proper practices for its safe and effective operations.

0.5 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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Fundamentals of Chemical Fume Hood Safety

Identify major components of a chemical fume hood and implement proper practices for its safe and effective operation.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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Safety Chemical Hazard Safety

Fundamentals of Communicating the Hazards of Laboratory Chemicals

This basic level eLearning course provides information on communicating the hazards of laboratory chemicals.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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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.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety

This course provides an overview of laboratory safety for clinical and public health laboratory personnel.

1.5 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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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.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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Fundamentals of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Clinical Laboratories

Apply risk management strategies to identify hazards, assess risks, and select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) options.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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Fundamentals of Working Safely in a Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC)

Identify major parts of a Class II biological safety cabinet (BSC) and implement proper practices for its safe and effective operation.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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Safety Artwork for Introduction to Laboratory Risk Management (LRM)

Introduction to Laboratory Risk Management (LRM)

Apply risk management principles and practices to laboratory settings.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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LabTrainingVR: Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) Edition

A virtual reality (VR) course: Practice setting up, working in, decontaminating, and shutting down a biological safety cabinet (BSC) in a virtual laboratory.

1.5 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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LabTrainingVR: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Edition

Practice selecting the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and properly donning and doffing it in a virtual museum.

0.5 Hour

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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.

5-10 Minutes

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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. 

2.0 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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Informatics

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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.

2.0 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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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.

2.0 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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Informatics Artwork for Introduction to the LIMS and other information systems course

Introduction to Laboratory Information Management System (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.

1.5 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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Quality

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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and Provider Performed Microscopy (PPM) Procedures: An Introduction.

Discuss the background of Provider-Performed Microscopy (PPM) procedures, including an overview of PPM procedures criteria, examinations, and regulations; how to apply for a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Certificate for PPM procedures; requirements for PPM personnel; and additional CLIA requirements and quality practices for PPM procedures.

1.0 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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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.

1.5 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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Laboratory Fundamentals

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OneLab VR: Packing and Shipping Category B Scenario

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.

5-10 Minutes

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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.

5-10 Minutes

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Routine Microscopy Procedures

This course is designed to explore the processes, procedures, and techniques necessary for completing routine microscopic examinations of laboratory specimens. 

1.5 Hours P.A.C.E.® credit

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Diagnostic Testing

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Ready? Set? Test! Patient Testing is Important. Get the Right Results.

The training will help to assure that testing personnel have the basic training necessary to safely and accurately perform patient testing waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988.

1.5 Hour P.A.C.E.® credit

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