Module One
An introduction to laboratory practice
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
- Understand how to plan, set up and run a practice laboratory
- Understand how to implement quality control and assurance measures
- Maintain the laboratory equipment
- Cope with common problems encountered in a practice laboratory
Module Two
Sampling techniques
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
- Perform sampling and collection techniques for blood, urine and skin
- Ensure that the best samples are obtained for analysis
- Avoid common problems and pitfalls
Module Three
Haematology I
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
- How to make good blood smears
- Discuss the use of different staining methods
- Recognise common artefacts
Module Four
Haematology II
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
- Examine blood smears from dogs
- Examine blood smears from cats
- Examine blood smears from small mammals, birds and reptiles
Module Five
Biochemistry
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
- Test for systemic diseases
- Review and critique the different testing methods available
- Discuss normal parameters
- Avoid potential problems
Module Six
Urinalysis
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
- Prepare and examine a urine sediment to include some common abnormalities
- Discuss the use of Multisticks
- Understand how to use a refractometer
- Discuss potential false negatives and positives when urine testing
Module Seven
Endocrinology
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
- Test for the different types of hormonal diseases
- Review and critique the different investigative tests available
- Understand the practical techniques involved in testing
Module Eight
Case-based practical sessions
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
- Discuss different clinical cases with reference to sampling and testing
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