Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) Workshop Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. offers training courses on all aspects of bacterial endotoxin testing. Courses an be conveniently conducted on-site or at our facilities in East Falmouth, MA; Liverpool, UK; or Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany. Customized On-Site Workshops ACC can customize a workshop for you and your staff and conduct it at your facility or ours. Instructors work with you to create a training program tailored to your specific requirements. #WKSP01 1 Day BET Workshop (per workshop, up to 5 attendees) #WKSP02 2 Day BET Workshop (per workshop, up to 5 attendees) #WKSP03 3 Day BET Workshop (per workshop, up to 5 attendees) OSCP-01 1 Day On-site Compounding Pharmacy Training We offer a comprehensive workshop that covers meth- odology, background and in-depth courses, as well as hands-on laboratory experience. A complete schedule can be found on our website, www.acciusa.com. Methodology Background This course is designed to introduce BET methodol- ogies to technicians and managers who are new to endotoxin testing. Topics include: • Endotoxins—What they are, where they come from, and why they are important • BET—An overview of the BET/endotoxin reaction, with emphasis on sources of interference • Detailed instruction of the test methods, including a discussion of laboratory set-up, materials, and aseptic techniques • Sample handling and preparation • Practical approaches to sample characterization and overcoming interference • Technician and laboratory certification and validation of the BET
Hands-On Laboratory The laboratory courses for kinetic and gel-clot methods are designed to give the attendee hands-on experience conducting endotoxin tests. Participants perform tests and learn to read and interpret results. Familiarity with general laboratory techniques (especially pipetting) is essential. In-Depth Topics This course provides the experienced technician with a more detailed understanding of how a BET program can be applied to quality control. Topics include: • Techniques for testing non-aqueous or highly interfering substances • (1 g 3)- b - D -Glucan: contamination, recognition and investigation • Medical device extraction and validation of extraction protocols
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For course dates and fees, please contact your local ACC representative or check our website at www.acciusa.com. The Bacterial Endotoxin Testing Workshop schedule can be accessed from the BET Products section or from the Calendar section of the ACC website. To receive additional information or to register for a course, contact the appropriate office below. United States: Tel: (800) 848–3248 techservice@acciusa.com United Kingdom: Tel: (44) 151–547–7444 info@acciuk.co.uk Europe: Tel: (49) 61 05–96 10 0 service@acciusa.de
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