Objectives

1. To train medical and paramedical staff on proper OPS/NPS collection.
2. To train medical and paramedical staff on cell culture;

Competencies being acquired

1. Knowledge on the basic concepts and principles of virus isolation
2. Aseptic techniques
3. Good laboratory practices/ biosafety
4. Quality control of cell lines
5. Cell culture
6. Processing of specimens
7. Knowledge on the different confirmatory tests for VI
8. Familiarization on the basic equipment requirements

Number of Days:
5 days

Frequency of Training
To be announced

Target Professions
Doctors
Nurses
Medical Technologists
Researchers
Students
Veterinarians
Biologists
Zoologists
Molecular Biologists
Public Health practitioners

Cost
To be announced

Unit conducting the training
Virology Department Training Committee

Email
Ligaya C. Picazo, DrPH: lcpicazo@yahoo.com
Joseph Bonifacio: josephbonifacio@gmail.com
Cathy Calzado: cathycalzado@yahoo.com

Contact Number
(02) 809-7120
(02) 807-2628-31 Local 605

Please use the Calendar of Activities to see scheduled courses throughout the year.