Basic Microscopy for Water & WastewaterOperators

Description

This one-of-a-kind workshop was written to help water/wastewater operators obtain better process control through microscopic examination of colonies, countings, mixed liquors and other waste streams. Let's start with the basics... microscope types & features then benefits. Let's define the microscope selection process... compare and contrast... better features usually translates to better results; not all the time. Explore cost factors. Let's talk sampling, petri dish preps, slide preparation, maintenance, staining techniques, and actual sample examination. Finally, organism class identification, colony counting, and how does the presence, absence, mobility, number of various classes of organisms translates to wastewater process control. Through superb computer slides and graphics, visual demonstrations, hands-on, plus a lively interactive verbal presentation, even the most advanced operator will find this program skill enhancing.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this program, operators should be able to:

• Identify differences and applications for the two common types of microscopes
• Knowing that nearly all microscopes are for clinical and other uses, operators should be able to determine best features and applications for their particular need
• Know what critical information can be obtained from a common microscopic examination for both a water or wastewater application.

Please Note!

The Ohio EPA now requires all attendees to have their Core Person ID Number with them to sign in on the day of attendance. Certification of attendance to the Ohio EPA cannot be sent without this number.

Workshop Details

• Instructor — Mike Harrington, C.E.T.
• Ohio EPA approval number — B88487922-OM - Both DW & WW

North Canton Class - This Workshop has been cancelled

• SSCC course number — ENRC 6140 ZO1
• Location — North Canton Dogwood Shelter (241 7th St NE North Canton, OH 44720)
• Date — Wednesday, April 1, 2020
• Time — 8:30am – 4:00pm (one hour lunch and a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon)
• Total Hours — 6 Contact Hours
• Cost — $125 (light breakfast, lunch, & snacks for each day will be included in price)
• Contact — For more info, contact Kim Fitzpatrick at 800.628.7722 x4684.
• Registration Form

Registration

There are three ways to register for these workshops:

• By mail – complete one of the Registration Forms found above and return it with your registration fee no later than February 26 (Hillsboro class) or March 24 (North Canton class). Registration fees can be sent to SSCC, PO Box 880, Hillsboro OH 45133. Checks should be made payable to Southern State Community College.
• By phone – call 800.628.7722 x4684, and provide your credit card number or purchase order number and billing address.
• By email – send an email containing your registration information to Kim Fitzpatrick at kfitzpatrick@sscc.edu.