OVERVIEW
This course is designed to give theory and hands-on experience to plant and contract manufacturing microbiologists. Emphasis will be placed on basic laboratory techniques and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

COURSE OBJECTIVES
During this course, you will learn:

Media preparation
Dilution schemes
Laboratory safety
Coliform and E. coli testing of water samples
Plating for liquid and solid samples
Detection and enumeration of indicator microorganisms
Detection and enumeration of common foodborne pathogens
Plate counting and reporting
Troubleshooting
Supply and equipment selection and operation
Air sampling in the manufacturing facility
Swab sampling techniques in the manufacturing environment (culture swabs, ATP swabs, and culture sponges: how and when to use each)
Laboratory quality assurance

TARGET AUDIENCE
Manufacturing plant microbiologist and back-ups.

PREREQUISITES
Some basic Microbiology Laboratory Experience or Coursework.

FORMAT
Lecture and Laboratory based, 4 1/2 days.

COST
$1,500 per person.  Minimum of 8 people per course required.