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Virtual Courses

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Webcasts

• Water Laboratory Alliance Overview for Member s (Flash) (22MB)
  

  Introduction to the WLA, its benefits to laboratories and the Water Sector, and the general structure and process of the Water Laboratory Alliance. WLA members will receive an overview of the WLA program, tools, resources, and WLA Standard operation procedures.

• Becoming a Water Laboratory Alliance Member (Flash) (20MB)
  The objective of this course is to provide potential WLA members with information on the benefits of joining the WLA, as well as detailed information on the application process.
  

• Handling of Criminal Investigation Samples: Maintaining Chain of Custody (Part 1) (Flash) (5MB)
  Handling of Criminal Investigation Samples:Maintaining Chain of Custody (Part 2) (Flash) (10MB)
  The WLA Handling of Criminal Investigation Samples webcast will provide a high-level overview of chain of custody procedures, as well as information to determine if a secure environment capable of withstanding evidentiary scrutiny is provided.

Live Webcasts

Videos

 
• Automated Ultrafiltration Device
  Learn about the importance of using the automated ultrafiltration device to concentrate large volumes of water to improve detection of microorganisms after water contamination incidents or during routine sampling and environmental studies. For background and benefits of the use of this device, read the Automated Ultrafiltration Device: Fact Sheet (PDF) (1 pg, 85K, About PDF).
  
  This training is available in 6 parts that cover principles of ultrafiltration as a concentration procedure; the benefits of using the device; supply and reagent requirements; and, preparation and operation procedures:
  • Automated Ultrafiltration Device - Part 1: Importance and Uses
    Learn about the importance of using the automated ultrafiltration device to concentrate large volumes of water to improve detection of microorganisms after water contamination incidents or during routine sampling and environmental studies.
  • Automated Ultrafiltration Device - Part 2: Benefits
    Learn about the benefits of using the automated ultrafiltration device and how it concentrates microorganisms.
  • Automated Ultrafiltration Device - Part 3: Getting Started
    Learn about the pretreatment and eluting solutions, accessories and supplies that are necessary to operate the automated ultrafiltration device.
  • Automated Ultrafiltration Device - Part 4: Installation of Tubing Assemblies
    Learn how to install the four tubing assemblies and test the automated ultrafiltration device prior to concentrating a water sample.
  • Automated Ultrafiltration Device - Part 5: Operating and Troubleshooting
    Learn how to concentrate a water sample and respond to a leak while using the automated ultrafiltration device.
  • Automated Ultrafiltration Device - Part 6: Disassembly and Sample Shipping
    Learn how to disassemble the ultrafiltration device and ship the sample after concentrating a large volume of water.
  • The training can also be viewed in its entirety:
    Automated Ultrafiltration Device: Parts 1 - 6
    Learn about uses, benefits, and how to operate the automated ultrafiltration device which concentrates bacteria, viruses, protozoans, and some toxins from large volumes of water (10-100 L), resulting in time and cost savings, and safety enhancement during water contamination incidents.

Modules

• Water Laboratory Alliance Response Plan (WLA-RP) Training Module (Zip) (7MB)
  This module is built around a comprehensive scenario, with multiple decision points and role-based activities that provides learners the opportunity to apply concepts in realistic situations that will provide an overview of the WLA-RP, including the following:
  
  • sample shipping and receipt,
    
  • communications and coordination,
    
  • sample analysis, data review, and
    
  • data reporting.
    
  For assistance with accessing the module, please review the Module Access Directions (PDF) (1 pg, 23K, About PDF)
  

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