Canadian Microbiology Proficiency Testing (CMPT)

There's still time to register for our Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Interpretation course. The course covers a number of topics in AST, including breakpoints, selection of effective antimicrobials based on lab results, quality control and assurance, and more. It's self-paced, and eligible for continuing-education credits. More information is available on the POLQM website: https://lnkd.in/g_WzGsqp

There's still time to apply to join our team! If you're a lab tech looking for a new opportunity, submit your application at the link below. CMPT is a program of the University of British Columbia, which means employees have great benefits, learning and professional development opportunities, and access to fantastic educational resources. Applications accepted until October 31st. https://lnkd.in/gyq8YAZh

Today is World Polio Day! Thanks to high vaccination rates, global polio cases have decreased by 99% since the Global Polio Eradication Initiative began in 1988. However, there's still more work to do, as there were outbreaks in 39 countries from January 2023 to June 2024. More on the US CDC's Global Health Center website: https://lnkd.in/gD9UPQ3d

New research uncovers the mechanism driving resistance to antifungals. Antimicrobial resistance in fungus is a serious worldwide concern, which will only become more relevant as our climate continues to change. You can read more about this research in our most recent newsletter article. https://lnkd.in/g5-PKgZr

Does your lab process clinical samples for patients with cystic fibrosis? As treatments for this condition improve, the types of samples that labs receive from them is changing. A recent paper in Clinical Microbiology Reviews lays out guidelines for labs processing samples from these patients. https://lnkd.in/gTYeqtd4

Today is World Standards Day, in which we celebrate the communities of experts who come together to build international standards. International standards help us maintain a high degree of quality and interoperability while sharing best practices worldwide. We're proud to be accredited to ISO 17043:2023, and to work with so many labs that are accredited to other standards like ISO 15189 and ISO 17025. Happy World Standards Day!

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a microbiology lab? Come join our team! Proficiency Testing is a unique field that will give you a fresh perspective on clinical and environmental testing. Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gyq8YAZh

Our 2025 proficiency testing program catalog and order forms are live! We are accepting orders starting today through March 21, 2025. https://cmpt.ca/catalog/

Our team is growing! We are looking for a Lab Technologist III to support our production of high-quality proficiency testing samples. Applications are open until October 15th. https://lnkd.in/gyq8YAZh

Registration is now open for POLQM UBC's two main courses: Laboratory Quality Management, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Interpretation. Register before October 15th to take advantage of reduced pricing! More details on the POLQM Website: https://polqm.med.ubc.ca/