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Our self-paced e-learning courses are supplements to our operator training courses. They can be used for basic learning or to reinforce or refresh what you learned in class.
Continuing education units are available as contact hours.* (A nominal processing fee will be charged). Click the Verification and Evaluation link for more information and instructions.
| Courses | Course Information | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Flow Cytometry To order the Introduction to Flow Cytometry Interactive CD (part number 339008), call 877.232.8995, prompt 1, 2. | Flow cytometry overview Fluidics, optics, and electronic Data analysis techniques Sorting and other applications Instrument and software overview Intended audience: New and experienced cytometer users interested in learning the general concepts and principles behind flow cytometry. Approximate duration: 4 hours | 3.5 hrs |
Software elements and features BD™ Cytometer Setup and Tracking application Administrative options Workflow for BD FACSAria™ flow cytometers Workflow for BD™ LSR II with or without BD™ HTS option Data analysis features Templates and data management Intended audience: Users who have upgraded to BD FACSDiva software version 6 and digital cytometer users who have already attended an operator training course. Approximate duration: 4 hours | 6.5 hrs | |
Software elements and features Data collection and analysis (including BD FACS™ Loader and HTS options) Sorting workflow for BD FACSAria and BD FACSVantage digital option Templates and data management Administrative options Intended audience: Users who have upgraded to BD FACSDiva software version 5 and digital cytometer users who have already attended an operator training course. Approximate duration: 4 hours | 4 hrs | |
BD FACSCanto™ II System Overview (BD FACSDiva software version 6) | Cytometer and options QC and optimization theory Initial setup using the BD™ Cytometer Setup and Tracking application Daily workflow using application settings and label-specific compensation Creating and using templates HTS and Loader options Intended audience: BD FACSCanto II cytometer users who plan to or have already attended an operator training course. Approximate duration: 3 hours | 4.5 hrs |
BD FACSCanto™ II System Overview (BD FACSDiva software version 5) | Cytometer and options Cytometer optimization and label-specific compensation Creating and using templates HTS and Loader options Intended audience: BD FACSCanto II cytometer users who plan to or have already attended an operator training course. Approximate duration: 3 hours | 3.5 hrs |
DNA Cell Cycle Analysis on (BD FACSDiva software version 5) | DNA cell cycle analysis using flow cytometry DNA QC, acquisition, and analysis Intended audience: BD FACSCanto II cytometer users who have attended an operator training course. The general concepts of DNA analysis are intended for all flow cytometry users. Approximate duration: 2 hours | 2.5 hrs |
BD High Throughput Sampler hardware overview BD Plate Manager software overview Daily operation Instrument maintenance Intended audience: BD FACSCalibur cytometer users who have attended an operator training course Approximate duration: 2 hours |
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