CDC Laboratory Training understands that there are numerous credible providers of quality laboratory training available online. Below, we have gathered a group of training providers that you might find helpful. If you would like to add your state or group to this list, please email us at labtraining@cdc.gov.
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Association of Public Health Laboratories
Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa
Iowa/State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa
We offer a variety of learning modules in the following topic areas: CLIA compliance, rule out/refer procedures for agents of bioterrorism, and general laboratory topics such as influenza surveillance, chain of custody, and foodborne outbreak investigation.
Courses are also offered through Prepare Iowa for public health professionals on topics such as the role of sentinel labs in emergency response and biosafety.
Contact information:
Beth Hochstedler,
Education, Training and Outreach Director
beth-hochstedler@uiowa.edu, phone: 319-335-4303
Link to courses:
http://www.shl.uiowa.edu/dcd/sentlabtrain/courses/index.xml
CDC Learning Connection
These tools and resources assist e‑learning developers in creating quality products and will help those new to e‑learning understand the basics.
American Society for Microbiology
American Society for Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) offers a variety of webinars for laboratory personnel interested in professional development. Current topics are presented by experts in the field and include in-depth discussions on laboratory technology and testing. ASM is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world.
Most webinars are approved for P.A.C.E.® credits.
Contact information:
Nicole Jackson
Program Coordinator, PPC
njackson@asmusa.org, phone:202-942-9257
Link to courses:
http://asmscience.org/content/webinars
Upcoming Events
The following upcoming live courses are now open for registration. If you are unable to attend this live event, the course will be available as an archived edition 2-3 weeks after the event.
Updated June 9, 2017
- June 29, 2017: Morphological Diagnosis of Human Entamoeba Species – Webinar
- June 29, 2017: Laboratories, Emergencies, and the Law: How Our Legal System Impacts Labs During Emergency Response – Webinar
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- Page last reviewed: August 5, 2016
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