Infectious Diseases Resources and Trainings

This learning activity consists of three modules that focus on the pre-analytical phase of the specimen handling lifecycle. Approximate time to complete course is 1 hour (~20 minutes per module); certificate of completion provided. Click the links below to view the on-demand videos. 

• Module 1:Proper Specimen Labeling & Packaging for Clinical Diagnosis
• Module 2: Proper Clinical Specimen Receiving & Accessioning
• Module 3: Understanding Laboratory Data Management

• Module 1: Étiquetage et emballage appropriés des échantillons pour le diagnostic clinique
• Module 2: Réception et enregistrement appropriés des échantillons clinique
• Module 3: Comprendre la gestion des données de laboratorire

Recordings from a training held September 2024. The videos include lectures on laboratory data management, accessioning, data privacy, confidentiality and security as well as topics on Microsoft Excel including data cleaning, formulas and functions and tables and graphs.

• Laboratory Data Management
• Data Organization and Cleaning in Excel
• Formulas and Functions in Excel
• Accessioning
• Tables and Graphs in Excel
• Data Privacy, Protection and Security
• Excel Exercises​

• Gestion des données de laboratoire
• Organisation et nettoyage des donnes sur Excel
• Formules et fonctions sur Excel
• Réception et traitement des échantillons
• Tableaux et graphiques sur Excel
• Confidentialité, protection et sécurité des données
• Exercices sur Excel
  

This learning activity is offered in two formats: an online version and a version to deliver your own in-person workshop. Each format covers the same topics: overview of the scientific writing process; manuscript preparation and manuscript revision. A desktop computer or laptop is recommended for taking the online course. Specific modules and topics can be accessed from the directory once the course is launched. 

The approximate time to complete the entire online course is 4 hours. A certificate of completion is provided for each module.

• English: Scientific Writing: The Basics - Online Course
• Français​: Rédaction Scientifique: Les Fondamentaux​ - Formation en Ligne​ 
• Español: Redacción Científica: Conceptos Básicos - Capacitación en Línea​ 

The in-person workshop is intended to be delivered over the course of two-three days. The workshop materials consist of a Facilitator's Guide, PowerPoint slides and a Participant Workbook. 

• Facilitator's Guide
• Facilitator PPT Slides
  • Overview of the Scientific Writing Process
  • Manuscript Preparation
  • Manuscript Writing and Revision
  • Wrapping Up
• Participant Workbook

These recordings are of a live training given over the course of six days in September 2021. The videos include didactic lectures designed to introduce quality management systems and inform laboratorians of best practices to assure quality in laboratory processes. 

• Day 1: Introduction to Quality Management Systems and the 12 Quality System Essentials
• Day 2: Assuring Quality Through the Pre-analytic Phase-Samples and Reagents
• Day 3: Assuring Quality through the Analytical Phase-Test and Equipment
• Day 4: Assuring Quality Through the Post-analytical Phase-Documents and Records; Information Management
• Day 5: Assessing Competency of Personnel and Conducting Assessments
• Day 6: Learning from your Nonconforming Events and the Continual Improvement Process

• Journée 1 : Introduction au système de gestion de la qualité et ses 12 points essentiels
• Journée 2 : Assurer la qualité en laboratoire grâce à la phase pré-analytique – Echantillons et réactifs
• Journée 3 : Assurer la qualité en laboratoire grâce à la phase analytique – Tests et équipement
• Journée 4 : Assurer la qualité au laboratoire grâce à la phase post-analytique – Documents et registres ; Gestion de l'information​
• Journée 5 : Evaluer les compétences du personnel et mettre en place des évaluations
• Journée 6 : Tirer des enseignements des évènements non conformes (ENC) et de l'amélioration continue des procédés

This course focuses on the preliminary identification of bacterial meningitis pathogens. Approximate time to complete course is 30 minutes (~7 minutes per module). 

• 1-Biosafety and Good Laboratory Practices
• 2-Transporting and Handling Specimens
• 3.1-Examining Specimens-Cytology
• 3.2-Examining Specimens-Gram Stain

• 1-Biosécurité et bonnes pratiques de laboratoire
• 2-Transport et manipulation des échantillons
• 3.1-Examen d'échantillons-cytologie
• 3.2-Examen d'échantillons coloration de Gram

These training materials were designed to facilitate a multi-sectoral discussion when there is detection of influenza virus of pandemic potential in poultry and human populations. The training was developed for an international audience but much of the material could be helpful for domestic preparedness as well. The materials consist of didactic lectures, group exercises and a case study-they can also be used in a modular manner for specific epidemiology, veterinary, laboratory or medical audiences. 

Using the Yellow Fever MAC-HD Kit to Detect IgM to Yellow Fever Virus 

These modules demonstrate how to use the Yellow Fever MAC-HD ELISA Test Kit to detect immunoglobulin M antibodies to yellow fever virus, including how to set up and conduct the ELISA, calculation demonstrations and results analysis. Video is available in mutliple languages. 

• English
• Español
• Français
• Portugaise
  

Syphilis Diagnostics: Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Manual Test Methods

• This on-demand course outlines the intended use of the manual Rapid Plasma Reagin procedure and then describes and demonstrates how to perform testing (both qualitative and semi-quantitative). The course also covers interpretation of results, reporting and additional testing considerations. This activity is intended for bench level laboratorians

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Understanding Tuberculosis (TB) Laboratory Testing for Public Health Nurses

• This just-in-time resource provides education and on-demand access to understand the basics of laboratory testing for tuberculosis, from proper collection through test methods and results interpretation. With clear navigation, it is easy to watch from beginning to end or jump right to the information you need.  

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Brought to you by the Association of Public Health Laboratories and the Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network (AR Lab Network) these learning resources were created to assist staff at health care facilities understand the role of colonization screening for carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPOs) and Candida auris.

​Continuing education credit is not available for these learning resources. If you are based in the US and need credit for course completion​ or are interested in courses offering CEU please proceed to the APHL Learning Center.

• Module 1:  Overview and Importance of Screening for Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MDROs)
• Module 2: Carbapenemase-producing Organisms Colonization Screening
• Module 3: Candida auris Colonization Screening
• Module 4: Video-Packaging and Shipping for Colonization Screening​

For any questions, email [email protected].​