Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Malaria Laboratory Diagnostic Testing
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- Malaria Laboratory Diagnostic Testing
- Runtime
- 57:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- This webinar introduces the biology of malaria parasites, provides instructions for preparing and examining blood smears to detect malaria, and highlights the role of rapid diagnostic tests.
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- Newborn Screening : A Simple Step for Your Baby's Health
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Newborn Screening; why is it important? These Newborn Screening champions provide a simple, yet compelling, justification for the important work of Newborn Screening in America.
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- Newborn Screening, CDC, and Your Family
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- CDC and Newborn Screening—a long-term effort. Newborn Screening champions give a glimpse of the past—and future—of Newborn Screening.
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- Autism Water Safety PSA with Secretary Kennedy and Diana Diaz-Harrison
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- This video from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the Administration for Community Living (ACL), highlights the critical importance of preventing drowning incidents among autistic individuals, particularly children, who may be at increased risk of wandering and elopement.
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- OneLab VR: Biological Safety Cabinet: Decontaminating at Start-up and Adding Items Scenario Promo
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Maintaining proper airflow in a biosafety cabinet is essential for ensuring the safety of personnel from potentially hazardous biological materials, preserving specimen integrity by preventing contamination, and adhering to correct airflow practices to support compliance with regulatory standards. OneLab VR's new Biological Safety Cabinet: Decontaminating at Start-up and Adding Items scenario will help learners gain the knowledge to work safely in a BSC. More information can be found at https://reach.cdc.gov. Note: This video contains a voice over that was generated by Colossyan NEO2.
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- What CDC Means to Families
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- CDC in one word? These Newborn Screening champions attempt to describe CDC and CDC's Newborn Screening work in one word.
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- OneLab VR: Biological Safety Cabinet: Start-up and Airflow (BSC1) Scenario Promo
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Maintaining proper airflow in a biological safety cabinet (BSC) is essential for ensuring the safety of personnel from potentially hazardous biological materials, preserving specimen integrity by preventing contamination, and adhering to correct airflow practices to support compliance with regulatory standards. OneLab VR's new Biological Safety Cabinet: Start-up and Airflow scenario will help learners gain the knowledge to work safely in a BSC. More information can be found at https://reach.cdc.gov. Note: This video contains a voice over that was generated by Colossyan NEO2.
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- Dengue: Fever from a mosquito bite
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- It's hard to know what is worse – waking up with a fever of 104°, an itchy rash, body aches and severe headaches – or waiting to learn the cause of the serious illness. A mother and her 6-year-old daughter are later diagnosed with dengue, an illness spread through mosquito bites. They share their journey from illness to recovery, warning signs and symptoms to know to identify severe dengue, and how people can protect themselves from mosquito bites and the diseases they can spread.
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- Powassan: a tickborne disease on the rise
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- With the RV packed and the kids and dogs in tow, Carrie and her family set out for a summer adventure in Minnesota. During her trip, she found and removed several ticks from her body and thought little of it—until days later when she was hospitalized with double vision, severe headaches, and difficulty walking. Carrie was diagnosed with severe Powassan virus disease, an uncommon but serious tickborne disease. She shares her story and tips for preventing tick bites while enjoying the outdoors.
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- CDC ZOHU Call September 2, 2026
- Runtime
- 57:12
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- CDC ZOHU Call September 2, 2026
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- Mosquito and Tickborne Viruses: High risk for people with weakened immune systems
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- B cell-depleting therapy helped Steve enjoy his favorite pastimes—gardening and spending time with his family—while living with rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment also weakened his immune system and increased his risk of serious illness from viruses spread through mosquito and tick bites. Sadly, Steve passed away shortly after being diagnosed with severe West Nile virus disease. His family shares his story and offers practical tips for protecting people with weakened immune systems.
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- Understanding and Enjoying the Early Years/Comprender y disfrutar los primeros anos
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Los ninos pequenos y en edad prescolar estan aprendiendo a comunicarse, expresar sus emociones y ser mas independientes cada dia. Este video de los CDC trata de aspectos esenciales para la crianza y explora como el desarrollo infantil influye en el comportamiento. Ademas, comparte informacion respaldada por la ciencia para ayudar a madres, padres y personas cuidadoras a comprender y a apoyar mejor a los ninos durante los primeros anos de vida.
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- Utah's Approach to Rural Hospital Financial Sustainability
- Runtime
- 45:11
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Learn how Utah is advancing rural healthcare and revitalizing local economies through strategic partnerships and creative approaches. By linking patient and financial data, hospitals are enhancing care coordination, recovering lost revenue, and fostering financial stability. Hear from healthcare and public health professionals about how these initiatives lead to better patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and thriving rural communities as strong hospitals attract businesses and create local jobs.
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- Get Ahead of Sepsis: Youth Organizations and Schools
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Infections can put children at risk for sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency. This video for youth organizations and schools covers steps to reduce children's risk of sepsis: prevent infections, practice good hygiene, know the signs and symptoms of sepsis, and act fast. If a child has an infection that is not getting better or is getting worse, get medical care immediately.
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- Fungal Forecasting Video
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This video is to bring attention to Fungal Disease Awareness Week (Sept 14 - 18) and also to get our audience thinking about fungal diseases and diagnosing fungal disease if other treatments are being administered and an infection is not getting better.
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- Newborn Screening: A Path to Earlier Answers
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Families, partners, and newborn screening champions gathered at CDC to tour the newborn screening laboratories and share their experiences. See the video - Newborn Screening: A Path to Earlier Answers
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- Social Rewards / Recompensas sociales AD
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Aprende como las recompensas sociales, como los elogios, los abrazos, las sonrisas y las palabras de aliento, pueden ayudar a los ninos pequenos y en edad prescolar a desarrollar comportamientos positivos. En este video de los CDC de aspectos esenciales para la crianza, descubriras estrategias sencillas y respaldadas por la ciencia para fortalecer la conexion con tu hijo mientras guias su comportamiento de manera calmada y comprensiva.
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- Social Rewards / Recompensas sociales
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Aprende como las recompensas sociales, como los elogios, los abrazos, las sonrisas y las palabras de aliento, pueden ayudar a los ninos pequenos y en edad prescolar a desarrollar comportamientos positivos. En este video de los CDC de aspectos esenciales para la crianza, descubriras estrategias sencillas y respaldadas por la ciencia para fortalecer la conexion con tu hijo mientras guias su comportamiento de manera calmada y comprensiva.
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- Emotion Coaching / Manejo emocional AD
- Runtime
- 5:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Aprende como el manejo emocional puede ayudar a los ninos pequenos y en edad prescolar a comprender y manejar sus emociones de manera saludable. En este video de los CDC de aspectos esenciales para la crianza, descubriras estrategias sencillas y respaldadas por la ciencia para reconocer emociones, responder con empatia y ayudar a los ninos a manejar emociones intensas con paciencia y apoyo.
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- Emotion Coaching / Manejo emocional
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Aprende como el manejo emocional puede ayudar a los ninos pequenos y en edad prescolar a comprender y manejar sus emociones de manera saludable. En este video de los CDC de aspectos esenciales para la crianza, descubriras estrategias sencillas y respaldadas por la ciencia para reconocer emociones, responder con empatia y ayudar a los ninos a manejar emociones intensas con paciencia y apoyo.
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- Time In and Time Out / Tiempo dentro y tiempo fuera AD
- Runtime
- 6:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Aprende como el tiempo dentro y el tiempo fuera pueden ayudar a los ninos pequenos y en edad prescolar a manejar emociones intensas y comportamientos desafiantes. En este video de los CDC de aspectos esenciales para la crianza, conoceras cuando usar cada estrategia, como responder con calma y de manera constante, y formas de apoyar un desarrollo emocional saludable mientras fortaleces la conexion entre madres, padres, personas cuidadoras y ninos.
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- Time In and Time Out / Tiempo dentro y tiempo fuera
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Aprende como el tiempo dentro y el tiempo fuera pueden ayudar a los ninos pequenos y en edad prescolar a manejar emociones intensas y comportamientos desafiantes. En este video de los CDC de aspectos esenciales para la crianza, conoceras cuando usar cada estrategia, como responder con calma y de manera constante, y formas de apoyar un desarrollo emocional saludable mientras fortaleces la conexion entre madres, padres, personas cuidadoras y ninos.
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- Understanding and Enjoying the Early Years/Comprender y disfrutar los primeros anos AD
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Los ninos pequenos y en edad prescolar estan aprendiendo a comunicarse, expresar sus emociones y ser mas independientes cada dia. Este video de los CDC trata de aspectos esenciales para la crianza y explora como el desarrollo infantil influye en el comportamiento. Ademas, comparte informacion respaldada por la ciencia para ayudar a madres, padres y personas cuidadoras a comprender y a apoyar mejor a los ninos durante los primeros anos de vida.
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- A Family's Journey with a Galactosemia Diagnosis
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This video, which includes parent testimonials, is the second of a series recently produced at CDC for the purpose of raising awareness about the importance of newborn screening in the United States.
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- Preventing Infections in Your Nursing Home Community
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Residents and staff of nursing homes can take everyday actions to prevent infections in their community. Keeping hands and surfaces clean, staying away from others if you are sick, wearing a mask when sick, and telling others if you don't feel well are simple but important actions to reduce the spread of germs throughout a nursing home community. Residents and staff play a vital role in keeping nursing home communities safe and healthy.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/long-term-care-facilities/about/index.html
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- Fungal Diseases Start Where Life Happens
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This is less-than 30 second video on all places people could encounter a fungal disease.
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- Duchenne muscular dystrophy: The Importance of Early Answers
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Families, partners, and newborn screening champions gathered at CDC to tour the newborn screening laboratories and share their experiences. See the video - Duchenne muscular dystrophy: The Importance of Early Answers
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- Pompe: The Difference Early Detection Makes
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Families, partners, and newborn screening champions gathered at CDC to tour the newborn screening laboratories and share their experiences. See the video - Pompe: The Difference Early Detection Makes
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- Fungal Diseases Start Where Life Happens
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This is less-than 30 second video on all places people could encounter a fungal disease.
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- Rabies PEP Administration: Part 3 - PEP Errors and Corrective Actions
- Runtime
- 4:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Learn more about how to increase the efficacy of and avoid errors related to rabies biologics.
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- Rabies PEP Administration: Part 2 - Special Considerations
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Learn about rabies PEP for various patient groups, including people who are immunocompromised, pediatric patients, and others.
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- Rabies PEP Administration: Part 1 -The Basics
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- After you have determined that a person meets criteria for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, learn the several important steps, recommendations, and techniques for PEP administration.
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- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Request for Information (RFI)
- Runtime
- 32:33
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- During this webinar, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) explains the published Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Request for Information (RFI). The purpose of a RFI and how to submit feedback that can help inform potential updates to existing CLIA regulations are both discussed in this webinar.
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- Multidrug Resistant Organism and Clostridioides difficile (MDRO/CDI) LabID Event Reporting
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- 1:45:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- During the CDC 2026 NHSN Annual Training,
Denise Leaptrot and Emily Witt provide a detailed explanation of the LabID event reporting protocol and applying LabID event concepts through case study examples.
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- 2026 EIS Conference Langmuir Lecture
- Runtime
- 54:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- EIS alumni and CDC staff shared lessons from outbreak response, mentorship, collaboration, and the lasting connections that strengthen public health.
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- Everyday Mystery: Solving Foodborne Outbreaks
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Follow a CDC investigator as they examine a foodborne illness outbreak.
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- Wear Proper Gear
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- This animated public service announcement shares information about how to stay safe when you are checking for mold after a disaster.
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- West Nile prevention communication campaigns
- Runtime
- 34:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Adults ages 55+ are at higher risk of severe illness from West Nile virus. Learn effective West Nile virus prevention messaging and communication strategies to help older adults understand their risk and consistently prevent mosquito bites by using EPA-registered insect repellent and other protective measures. Gain practical insights from two county health departments on planning, implementing, and evaluating successful prevention campaigns.
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- CDC ZOHU Call August 5, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:01:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- CDC ZOHU Call August 5, 2026
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- Helping Every Baby Get a Healthy Start
- Runtime
- 6:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- CDC's laboratories support newborn screening by developing the reference materials states need, provide hands on training to support workforce capacity, and partner with programs to address technical challenges.
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- EH Nexus: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Podcast – Episode 1, Teaching Data to Talk
- Runtime
- 31:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- EH Nexus: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Podcast – Episode 1, Teaching Data to Talk is produced through CDC's Environmental Health (EH) Nexus. In this episode, host Scott Pauley from CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program interviews Kristen Milbrath from the Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Milbrath shares the story behind LeadADVISOR, an AI-powered tool designed to help residents and homebuyers make sense of complex lead inspection reports. She explains how the idea came to life, the hurdles her team faced along the way, and the tool's impact on families across Marion County.
Whether you work in public health, housing, or community outreach, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how data and technology can come together to protect children's health, and helpful tips for departments looking to do the same.
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- Learning Curves Spirometry Video: 4: Verification of Spirometry System Accuracy
- Runtime
- 9:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- This video was originally released in July 2017. Learn how to perform calibration checks in spirometers. This is part of a 7 part series on how to correctly administer a spirometry test using standard professional practice guidelines. NIOSH (DHHS) Pub. No. 2017-167
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- Keep Them Coming Back: Resources for Coaches to Enroll and Retain Participants
- Runtime
- 26:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- This webinar equips Lifestyle Coaches with tools and strategies to improve participant enrollment and retention in the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program. It covers key resources including the Personal Success Tool, the Program Champion Toolkit, and other support materials for individuals who are not yet ready or eligible to join the program.
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- A Decade of Action Against Drug-Resistant Infections
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- 1:27:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Solutions Initiative is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. In the eleventh installment of the AMR Exchange, panelists discussed how the AR Solutions Initiative has built a national infrastructure for antimicrobial resistance detection and rapid response in health care and communities. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/antimicrobial-resistance.
#CDC #AntimicrobialResistance #DrugResistance
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- Antibiotics, your gut, and C. diff
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- This video was designed to educate the general public about how antibiotics can affect your microbiome and lead to C.diff infection.
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- The Total Testing Process for CLIA Provider Performed Microscopy Procedures
- Runtime
- 6:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- This video is intended for physicians and other individuals authorized to perform tests under a CLIA Certificate for PPM Procedures. Testing under the CLIA Certificate for PPM Procedures is restricted to nine examinations using bright-field or phase-contrast microscopy.
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- Lives Changed by a Drug-Resistant Infection: Mary and Mo's Story
- Runtime
- 5:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Millions of Americans develop drug-resistant infections each year, which can be difficult, or impossible, to treat. For sisters Mary and Mo, the issue is deeply personal because they lost their mom to a drug-resistant infection. Mary and Mo now work as nurses and infection preventionists dedicated to helping others avoid similar tragedies. In this video, Mary and Mo share their story and explain how simple actions can help prevent infections. Learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from drug-resistant infections at https://www.cdc.gov/antimicrobial-resistance.
#DrugResistantInfections #AntibioticResistance #AntimicrobialResistance #InfectionPrevention #CDC #PatientSafety #HandHygiene
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- Turning from Loss to Infection Prevention: Two Nurses' Message to Healthcare Teams
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Mary and Mo are nurses and infection preventionists who lost their mom to an antimicrobial-resistant infection. The sisters dedicate their careers to advancing infection prevention and advocating for patients and healthcare teams. In this video, Mary and Mo remind healthcare professionals that every patient is someone's loved one, and every action taken to prevent infections matters. Learn more about the importance of infection prevention in the fight against antimicrobial resistance at https://www.cdc.gov/antimicrobial-resistance.
#DrugResistantInfections #AntibioticResistance #AntimicrobialResistance #InfectionPrevention #CDC #PatientSafety #AntibioticStewardship #HealthcareProfessionals
- Title
- Introducing CDC's Clinical Drug Test Dashboard: Live Demo + Q&A
- Runtime
- 35:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- CDC held a webinar on June 11, 2026, to introduce the Clinical Drug Test Dashboard. This new data dashboard tracks trends in illegally-made fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine based on clinical urine drug test data. The webinar includes a demonstration of the dashboard's features, along with a walkthrough of how to explore and interpret emerging patterns in substance use.
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- LDU Resources for Testing Personnel Qualifications in Moderate and High Complexity Laboratories
- Runtime
- 45:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- This webinar focuses on the qualification requirements for personnel performing moderate and high complexity laboratory testing. The video provides a clear overview of regulatory expectations, competency standards, and best practices to ensure compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
