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CE POINTS: 12 (Water)

COURSE DURATION: 12 Hours (Advanced 12)

SUMMARY: This course is a classroom/hands-on hybrid course that covers the requirements and methods of a successful drinking water microbiology laboratory. Students will not only review the EPA and GA EPD requirements for an approved laboratory, but they will also perform many hands-on exercises.  Upon completion the student will have a much clearer understanding of the expectations and operation of their microbiological lab.  Skills learned in this class will also help the analyst prepare for a state laboratory audit.

MAJOR TOPICS:

• Lab Facilities & Equipment
• General Lab Practices
• Analytical Methodology
• Sample Collection, Handling & Preservation
• Quality Assurance
• Record Keeping
• Response to Results
• Approved Coliform Testing Procedures will be Performed in the Lab
• Audit preparation