Introduction to General Laboratory Techniques
Earners of the Introduction to General Lab Techniques credential have demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of key concepts required for a laboratory technician position. The online and hands-on laboratory curriculum provides earners with theoretical concepts and applied training on glassware, measurements, micropipettes, concentrations, solutions, titration, and temperature regulation. Competency is assessed via a combination of written examinations and hands-on demonstration of the skills.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
Skills
- An Introduction To The Centrifuge
- Common Glassware
- Introduction To The Micropipettor
- Introduction To The Serological Pipettes And Pipettors
- Introduction To Titration
- Making Solutions In The Laboratory
- Measuring Mass In The Laboratory
- Regulating Temperature In The Lab: Applying Heat
- Regulating Temperature In The Lab: Preserving Samples Using Cold
- Understanding Concentration And Measuring Volumes
- Using A pH Meter
- Working In Hoods
Earning Criteria
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Learners are trained using industry-standard methods and experiments to gain familiarity and competence with key techniques, instruments and equipment. The course leverages remote learning innovations including synchronous and asynchronous laboratory training with faculty and graduate assistants. Upon completion of the online modules, learners are trained and assessed on key industry competencies through facilitated, hands-on learning both at home and in a traditional laboratory setting.