Teleconference

Description:
The risk of exposure to infectious agents continues to pose a threat in laboratories. There are new tools available such as biosafety competencies to protect laboratorians from exposures. This presentation will describe current policies and practices to reduce the risk of infection.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
Review available tools to create a safe work environment.
Analyze guidelines, regulations and standards impacting safe work practices.

Who Should Attend:
This intermediate-level program is appropriate for laboratory professionals working in clinical, public health and academic settings.
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 who successfully complete each program will be awarded 1.0 contact hours. P.A.C.E.® is accepted by all licensure states except Florida. Each course has been approved for 1.0 contact hours in the category of microbiology/mycology/parasitology for Florida Laboratory Licensees.

To receive continuing education credit, you must view the program and complete the online evaluation by August 7, 2012.

For more information, please visit the Official Event Website.