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CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
+27 81 041 7673
training@eubiz.co.za
68 Sunstone Street, Germiston, 1401
eubiz.co.za
Laboratory & Microbiology

Microscopy Techniques and Maintenance

Duration
3 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R13,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

Microscopes give poor results when they are set up badly, and most users never learn the adjustments that matter. This course covers using and maintaining laboratory microscopes properly.

What you will be able to do
  • Set up a microscope for correct illumination
  • Select objectives and match them to the task
  • Apply phase contrast and other contrast methods
  • Prepare specimens for microscopic examination
  • Capture and document images reliably
  • Clean, maintain and store microscopes correctly
Who should attend
  • Laboratory technologists and technicians
  • Microbiology and pathology staff
  • Quality control analysts
  • Research and teaching laboratory staff
Course outline
01
Why microscopes underperform in routine use
02
Optical principles, magnification and resolution
03
Illumination, alignment and correct set up
04
Objectives, immersion and matching to the task
05
Contrast methods and when each is appropriate
06
Specimen preparation, mounting and staining
07
Image capture, cleaning, maintenance and storage
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dubai3 DaysUS$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Pretoria3 DaysR13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Durban3 DaysR13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cape Town3 DaysR13,000
1 to 3 Feb 2027Johannesburg3 DaysR13,000
19 to 21 Apr 2027London3 DaysUS$1,500
28 to 30 Jun 2027Dubai3 DaysUS$1,500
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

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