Teleconferences are live lectures presented by subject matter experts via the telephone. Handouts are available for download prior to the presentation. This cost-effective method of training allows for staff education without leaving the workplace.
Select a course title below for a complete description and to register. For additional savings scroll down to order the programs as part a series.
Individual Programs Available
March
March 16, 2010 New STEC Clinical Diagnostic Recommendations: Why and How
March 23, 2010 Guidelines for the Diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis and GC
March 25, 2010 MRSA: Understanding the Real Issues Beyond the Media Hype
March 30, 2010 CLIA Update: Who is Qualified to Work in a Laboratory?
April
April 6, 2010 Proficiency Testing: Handling and Scheduling
April 15, 2010 Mycobacteria: Specimen Collection and Processing to Optimize ID
April 13, 2010 Intestinal Protozoa: Amoebas that Parasitize Humans
April 20, 2010 Emerging and Resurging Infectious Diseases: 2010
April 27, 2010 Hepatitis B: Advancements in Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment
May
May 04, 2010 Identifying Intestinal Flagellates and Apicomplexans
May 6, 2010 Does Your Lab Measure Up? Meeting ISO Accreditation Requirements
May 18, 2010 Environmental Lab Internal Audit - Data Review - Inorganic Methods
May 20, 2010 New Guidance for Laboratories: Validating Automated Systems for Immunohematological Testing
May 25, 2010 Environmental Lab Internal Audit - Data Review - Organic Methods
June
June 1, 2010 Biomarkers of Sepsis: Sounding the Early Alarm
June 3, 2010 The Top 10: CLSI Guidance to Address Most Common CMS Deficiencies
June 8, 2010 Emerging Diseases: Dengue Fever
June 17, 2010 Safety First! Protection of Laboratory Workers From Lab-Acquired Infections
September
September 16, 2010 Deciding Factor: Selection Criteria for Point-of-Care Testing Devices
September 21, 2010 Cytomegalovirus: The Underutilized Diagnostic Marker
September 28, 2010 TB Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing: Latest CDC Guidelines
October
October 5, 2010 Streptococci: Practical Strategies for Identification & Reporting
October 7, 2010 Getting It Right: Approaches to Reducing Errors at the Point of Care
October 12, 2010 Streptococci: The Latest on Susceptibility Testing
October 19, 2010 Streptococci: Clinical Significance
October 26, 2010 Aspergillus and Penicillium: An Update on Clinically-Significant Species
November
November 2, 2010 2010 Influenza Update
November 16, 2010 Don’t Let it Under Your Skin: A Discussion on Dermatophytes
November 9, 2010 Bloodborne Pathogens: Where Current Policies and Practices Merge
December
December 7, 2010 After Dark: A Discussion on Dematiaceous Fungi; Part 1
December 14, 2010 After Dark: A Discussion on Dematiaceous Fungi; Part 2
Teleconference Series Available
You are also able to register for a series of teleconferences at a discounted rate. Below are the series available and the programs included in each series. Select a title below for additional details or to register.
APHL CLSI Spring 2010 ISO Accreditation Teleconference Series
Purchase three courses for the bundle price of $525.00
March 4, 2010: Walking the Talk: CAP-ISO and QS Application of CLSI Documents
May 6, 2010: Does Your Lab Measure Up? Meeting ISO Accreditation Requirements
June 3, 2010: The Top 10: CLSI Guidance to Address Most Common CMS Deficiencies
APHL CLSI Spring 2010 Microbiology Teleconference Series
Purchase two courses for the bundle price of $350.00
March 25, 2010: MRSA: Understanding the Real Issues Beyond the Media Hype
April 15,2010: Mycobacteria: Specimen Collection and Processing to Optimize ID
APHL CLSI Full Spring Teleconference Series
Purchase nine courses for the bundle price of $1475.00
January 14, 2010: Spot On! Newborn Screening for Preterm, Low Birth Weight & Sick Babies
February 18, 2010: When Is it Good Enough? Clinical Laboratory Reagent Water
March 4, 2010: Walking the Talk: CAP-ISO and QS Application of CLSI Documents
March 25, 2010: MRSA: Understanding the Real Issues Beyond the Media Hype
April 15, 2010: Mycobacteria: Specimen Collection and Processing to Optimize ID
May 6, 2010: Does Your Lab Measure Up? Meeting ISO Accreditation Requirements
May 20, 2010: New Guidance for Laboratories: Validating Automated Systems for Immunohematological Testing
June 3, 2010: The Top 10: CLSI Guidance to Address Most Common CMS Deficiencies
June 17, 2010: Safety First! Protection of Laboratory Workers from Lab-Acquired Infections
APHL CLSI Fall 2010 Point of Care Teleconference Series
Purchase nine courses for the bundle price of $350.00
September 16, 2010: Deciding Factor: Selection Criteria for Point-of-Care Testing Devices
October 7, 2010: Getting It Right: Approaches to Reducing Errors at the Point of Care
Parasitology Series
Purchase the series for the bundle price of $150
April 13, 2010: Intestinal Protozoa: Amoebas that Parasitize Humans
May 4, 2010: Identifying Intestinal Flagellates and Apicomplexans
Streptococci Series
Purchase the series for the bundle price of $225
October 5, 2010: Streptococci: Practical Strategies for Identification & Reporting
October 12, 2010: Streptococci: The Latest on Susceptibility Testing
October 19, 2010: Streptococci: Clinical Significance
Mycology Series
Purchase the series for the bundle price of $300
October 26, 2010: Aspergillus and Penicillium: A Discussion on Clinically Significant Species
November 16, 2010: Don’t Let It Under Your Skin: A Discussion of Dermatophytes
December 7, 2010: After Dark: A Discussion About Dematiaceous Fungi; Part 1
December 14, 2010: After Dark: A Discussion On Dematiaceous Fungi; Part 2
If you cannot find the topic that you are interested in, review our listing of previously recorded teleconferences. Programs are available with continuing education credit for six months after the date of the live presentation.