Benchtop Biohazard Workshop

Two Benchtop Biohazard Workshops were presented by Ben Ayers MLS (ASCLS)^CM State Training Coordinator and Becky Bonacci MLS (ASCLS)^CM Assistant State Training Coordinator in September.

The first workshop was held in North Platte on September 14, and the second workshop was held in Omaha on September 21.

Karen Honeycutt, PhD, MEd, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)^CM SM^CM, Associate Professor and Program Director for the UNMC Medical Laboratory Science Program and P.A.C.E.^® Coordinator for the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science - Nebraska Chapter assisted them so NPHL could offer P.A.C.E.^® credit to the participants.

Biohazard Workshop, continued

Ben lectured the microbiologists in the morning. In the afternoon, he ran the lab with the help of Becky and Karen.

A big thanks goes to Jaime Perry MBA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, Program Director/Instructor for the Medical Laboratory Technician Program (MLT) at Mid-Plains Community College for allowing NPHL to use their facilities.

To use Mid-Plains' facilities, NPHL agreed to present a biosafety lecture to the MLT students. Becky presented this lecture on September 13.

Continuing Education

Need some CEUs for your BOC? Just like to learn? Go to CDC TRAIN at Home - CDC TRAIN - an affiliate of the TRAIN Learning Network powered by the Public Health Foundation and sign up for a free account. Many of the courses are free and have P.A.C.E.^® credit available.