Laboratory Certificate (LabCert) in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) & COVID-19 Testing
This training will provide you with essential skills and knowledge to work in a laboratory environment and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique. It will equip you with the expertise and understanding of procedure safety, PCR method, PCR instrumentation, COVID-19 testing, and applications of PCR technique for research. To enhance your PCR skills and get a laboratory-related role, you need specific research and laboratory testing skills to work in an international research environment. The aim of this training is to develop these specific skills.
Key Facts
Start Date: 05 Jan 2025
Places: 03
Duration: 4 weeks
Delivery: Online (Distance-learning)
Workload: 4-6 hours per week
Fees: £159
Registration: Register here
Contact: Angela Holmes - contact@lsdcentre.com
Programme Outcomes
- You will gain an understanding of PCR techniques
- You will understand the health and safety of performing PCR
- You will learn about the method and protocol of the PCR technique
- You will learn about PCR instrumentation and equipment
- COVID-19 testing methods
- You will also learn about biomedical research applications of PCR
Content
This training includes four modules.
Module 1: Introduction to PCR
In this module, you will learn about laboratory health safety requirements to perform the PCR technique. You will also learn the basics of PCR.
Module 2: PCR instrumentation and equipment
You will learn about instrumentation and equipment used in the PCR technique. You will also learn different methods and PCR protocols.
Module 3: COVID-19 testing
In this module, you will learn about different COVID-19 testing methods available including the rapid lateral flow test.
Module 4: PCR in biomedical research
You will learn about the latest applications of PCR for biomedical and biotechnology research. You will also develop your research writing skills in this module.
Design & Delivery
This virtual training programme is delivered on our virtual learning platform (Moodle). The training is self-paced and it can be completed on your own schedule. This programme is designed in collaboration with Cambridge Centre for Innovation and Development, UK and academic leaders from international universities - See our collaborators
Entry Requirements
This training is designed for undergraduates, Master's, or Ph.D. students. Background in biochemistry, biology, biomedical science, and/or related areas is recommended. You must have good English language skills. The mentioned requirement is for guidance and it is required to successfully complete the programme.
Fees and Funding
UK and International: £159 (including learning material and electronic certificate).
Scholarships: No scholarship is available for this training.
Certificate of Completion
After successfully completing all the modules, you will be provided with an e-certificate of completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I complete the programme along with my full-time work or study?
A. The programme can be completed online part-time along with other full-time studies or work. It will include recorded guided lectures and tasks to complete on your own schedule and the deadline for submission of the tasks will be several weeks.
Q. Do you offer scholarships?
A. Unfortunately, we do not offer scholarships.
Q. I have paid the registration fee, when I will get my registration confirmation email?
A. You will receive the payment receipt from PayPal instantly after paying the registration fee. However, you will receive your confirmation of registration email within 24 hours of your registration.
Q. Is my place in the training guaranteed after I pay the registration fee?
A. Yes, you will receive the registration confirmation email and you will be able to start the programme on your programme start date.. Please note, if all the available places are filled then we will close the registration on our website, and you can no longer register or pay the registration fee.
How To Apply
You are required to pay the registration fee to register for this programme.