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Intestinal Protoza Teleconference Series (588-912-10)
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Series Dates:
April 13, 2010 – May 4, 2010
Series Registration Deadline:
April 11, 2010
Series Description:
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Intestinal Protozoa: Amoebas that Parasitize Humans April 13, 2010
Intestinal and opportunistic free-living amoebas are some of the most difficult to distinguish by microscopy. However, the differential diagnosis of cysts and trophozoites is possible if careful measurements are taken, and if the trichrome and/or iron haematoxylin staining patterns of the cytoplasm, organelles and nuclei with their endosomes are performed. These traditional morphological attributes will be examined in detail, along with pertinent case histories to illustrate typical signs and symptoms, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of human amoebiasis. The course will include species of Entamoeba, Endolimax, Iodamoeba, and Blastocystis which are commonly found in the intestinal tract, as well as selected opportunistic amoebas from soil and water that may infect humans including Acanthamoeba, Balamuthia, Naegleria, and Sappinia. How to differentiate these pathogens from typical confounding artifacts eg. epithelial cells, fungal spores, macrophages, microsporidia, neutrophils and yeast will also be discussed.
Identifying Intestinal Flagellates and Apicomplexans May 4, 2010
The program will discuss the life-cycle, clinical samples and tests performed to identify flagellates, apicomplexans and a pathogenic ciliate that can parasitize the intestinal tract. Emphasis will be on the distinguishing morphological characteristics that allow identification through traditional staining and microscopy.
Who Should Attend:
These intermediate-level programs are appropriate for pathologists, residents, students, and laboratory scientists working in clinical, public health, and academic settings who have an interest in medical parasitology.
Continuing Education Credit:
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 will be awarded 1.0 contact hour for each program they successfully complete. P.A.C.E. ® is accepted by all licensure states except Florida. Florida continuing education credit will be offered based on 1.0 hour of instruction.
To receive continuing education credit for programs, you must view the program and complete the online evaluation within two weeks of the live course date.
Site Registration:
Registration fee per site (for one phone line): $150.00 for the teleconference series only or $190.00 for the teleconference series plus access to the archived program for six months.
Please note: You will be automatically registered for the online archived version if your payment is received after the registration deadline.
Select a site facilitator. This needs to be someone who can receive all communication via e-mail.
Site facilitator must register.
If you have difficulty with the online registration process, please e-mail registrar@aphl.org or call 240.485.2727 between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (ET). After your facility’s registration is confirmed, the site facilitator will receive all necessary instructions and paperwork via e-mail.
You may pay online using a credit card. If you would like to pay by check, please request a registration form from the APHL Registrar at 240-485-2727. Send a check made out to APHL to APHL Registrar, PO Box 79117, Baltimore, MD, 21279-0117. Be sure to attach a registration form and include the number of the course on the check. If no registration form is received your check will be deposited but you may not be registered for the course or get a confirmation notice. We do not accept purchase orders. We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations. Registration deadline for the first live program is March 23, 2010. Registration deadline for the series is may 25, 2010. Anyone registering after the first live program will receive the archived webconference information.
Special Needs and Information:
Individuals seeking special accommodations should submit their request in writing to teleconferences@aphl.org. Please allow sufficient time for APHL / NLTN to make arrangements, which is normally at least three weeks prior to start date of the course. For more information call 800-536-6586 / 800-536-NLTN.
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