CAL00001336A

Course description: This course reviews laboratory and microscopy skills and techniques, which apply to the work conducted in health centers. Some topics covered include: vaginal ecology, purpose and use of vaginal microscopy, procedures for specimen collection, handling preparation, and examination, procedures and techniques for using and maintaining the microscope, and procedures and techniques for using a centrifuge to process a sample. This course takes 45 minutes to complete and is intended for clinical staff. This course was originally released on December 31, 2010. This course was last updated on July 17, 2023.

This educational activity for 0.75 contact hour is provided by Affiliates Risk Management Services, Inc. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Duration: 45 minutes

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