Basic Molecular Biology Module 2: Laboratory Practice
Description
Molecular techniques have been widely used in clinical diagnosis, e.g., diagnosing disease, predicting disease course, and identifying infectious agents. This basic molecular biology course series will introduce the scientific background for molecular diagnosis, the principles of molecular biology laboratory practice, and common methods.
This basic-level eLearning course provides information on general laboratory practices. Topics covered include biosafety practices, laboratory area flow, and practices to minimize contamination.
Audience
This online course is designed for public health and clinical laboratory staff and persons interested in molecular biology laboratory practice.
Accessibility
Course content is closed captioned, where applicable, and optimized for a screen reader.
Objectives
At the end of this course, learners should be able to:
- Identify the general practices and biohazards associated with performing molecular biology procedures in BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories
- Explain the differences of the working areas needed to perform procedures in molecular biology
- Outline the unidirectional workflow used to minimize contamination in the laboratory
- Identify general decontamination practices in the molecular biology laboratory
Continuing Education (CE)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hour(s) P.A.C.E.® credit.
P.A.C.E.® Course Number: 288-022-23