Biological school training courses in Brunswick, ME (public, in-house or online)

This course will present information on microbiological control in manufacturing, laboratory auditing and sterilization. The course will also cover ISO, EP, BP, USP, AAMI and U.S. FDA documents and guidelines. Validation of sterilization processing will be discussed and case studies will be presented. Environmental monitoring programs will be discussed in depth. Design and testing of product packages for sterility assurance will be covered via case studies. All aspects of microbiological control...

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This course is designed to expose you to the underlying physiological mechanisms of behavior. Physiological psychology is a complex but fascinating field of study. It explores the relationship between our biological systems and behavior. Structure and function of the nervous system from the neuron to the brain, as well as the interrelationships between the brain and such behaviors as eating, sleeping, learning, memory, emotion, and mental disorders will be discussed using examples from the behav...

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This course examines the physical process of aging and the effects on physical and mental health. These topics are applied to disease prevention, health maintenance, and selected disorders that affect health and independent living. Public policy and program development issues will also be addressed to promote the health of the aging population.
Topics and Objectives
Influences on Healthy Aging
Explain factors that indirectly affect healthy aging
Sensory Changes and Integumentary Sy...

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During this course, we’ll focus on the application of the principles of epidemiology covered in Epidemiology of Biological and Chemical Hazards I: Principles. The quotations at the top of this page illustrate that natural and intentional biological (and chemical) incidents generate a considerable amount of concern among emergency management planners, health care providers, and public health workers. The emergence of West Nile Virus and anthrax-laced mail raised awareness that the health car...

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Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases (for example, infections) or conditions, such as toxicities, in populations. We designed this course, Epidemiology of Biological and Chemical Hazards I: Principles, to provide you with the concepts and methods of epidemiology, as they apply to surveillance and investigation of health-related conditions or events. A common logo for epidemiology is the silhouette of Sherlock Holmes, the master criminal detective created by ...

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