Public Health Laboratory Technician Course
This course equips aspiring public health laboratory technicians with essential, hands-on skills for safe and accurate testing of TB and Salmonella. Participants learn specimen processing, microscopy and culture methods, biosafety practices including PPE and spill response, quality control with troubleshooting, and timely reporting to support outbreak detection, surveillance, and improved patient outcomes in health facilities.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in handling specimens, documenting procedures, maintaining chain of custody, and testing sputum for TB and stool for Salmonella via microscopy, culture, and molecular techniques. Master biosafety protocols, PPE usage, incident handling, quality control measures, and precise reporting to aid surveillance and outbreak management.
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Develop skills
- Perform confident TB diagnostics including smear microscopy, culture, and rapid molecular tests.
- Accurately isolate, identify, and confirm Salmonella serotypes from stool samples.
- Apply lab biosafety measures with proper PPE, biosafety cabinet use, and spill response protocols.
- Conduct quality control checks, troubleshoot issues, and record corrective actions effectively.
- Deliver precise and timely public health reports on TB and Salmonella for outbreak response.
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