Description
Each of these Intermediate-level, interactive online course modules review a component of the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) protocols for bioterrorism agent identification. The modules include case studies, real-life laboratory scenarios and links to resource information. Course materials may be used as part of a laboratory’s competency assessment program for terrorism preparedness. Updated for 2010, seven course modules are available, including:
Audience
These online course modules are designed for public health and clinical laboratorians, safety professionals and persons interested in the laboratory’s role in bioterrorism preparedness.
Objectives
After completion of all modules, the participant will be able to:
Define the levels of the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) and discuss their relationship with each other
Continuing Education
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 each module of this course will be awarded 1.5 contact hours, or a total 10.5 contact hours for all modules.
Delivery Format
A computer with Internet access is required in order to complete each of these seven online modules. The program is best viewed using Internet Explorer 7 or higher. Each course module includes a pre-test, post-test and evaluation, all of which need to be completed in order to receive continuing education credit.
Registration
Fee is $10.00 per course module or $50.00 for all 7 modules (Payable to APHL) per participant
BT Train All 7 modules
Bacillus anthracis
Brucella spp
Burkholderia spp
Biosecurity
Laboratory Response Network
Yersinia pestis
Francisella tularensis
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If you have difficulty with the online registration process, please email registrar@aphl.org or call 240.485.2727.
Upon receipt of your registration, a confirmation letter with detailed directions regarding accessing these module(s) will be sent by email.
For additional program information, email ondemand@aphl.org.