Influenza Detection Subtyping

Course Title: Influenza Detection Subtyping: CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel

Location: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

Faculty: Influenza Division, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
CDC, Atlanta, GA (Pending)

Course Description: This in-depth workshop is required for use of the CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel for influenza typing, subtyping and genotyping. The workshop is comprised of didactic lectures and hands-on laboratory exercises covering all components of the assays. Information regarding influenza viruses, surveillance programs, how the assays fit into influenza testing and reporting algorithms, and regulatory requirements will also be provided.

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics, clinical presentation, and epidemiology of influenza.
• Explain the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic components of the CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel for influenza detection and subtyping including recent assay updates.
• Perform all components of the CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel to detect and subtype influenza, using appropriate biosafety procedures.
• Discuss how the tests fit into the overall influenza testing and reporting algorithm and surveillance programs.
• Identify the regulatory requirements related to these tests.

Course Organizers:

• Sponsored by the National Laboratory Training Network in collaboration with the Influenza Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and the Influenza Program, Association of Public Health Laboratories
• If you are unable to complete the application online, notify NLTN at 240-485-2731 or
  email:absala.mengestab@aphl.org

Course Credits: The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program. Participants who successfully complete this program will be awarded 14 contact hours.

Security Clearance Requirements: NON-US CITIZENS– These courses will be held at the training laboratory on the CDC Roybal campus. Due to CDC requirements for security clearance, all non-US citizens will be asked to provide information needed to obtain clearance. Detailed instructions will be provided upon acceptance into the course. Please do not make any nonrefundable travel plans until you have received confirmation of acceptance into the course and security clearance approval. The information you provide will only be used for the purposes of attending this course.
US CITIZENS– If you are a US CITIZEN, there is no extra clearance process required.

Special Needs: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals seeking special accommodations should submit their request in writing to customersupport@aphl.org or phone 240-485-2746 at least three weeks before the program. Please allow sufficient time for APHL/NLTN to make arrangements which is normally at least three weeks prior to start date of course. For more information call 1-800-536-6586.

Questions:
Please contact Course Logistics Assistant, by email absala.mengestab@aphl.org.

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