Instrument Training

Training is NOT required for staff-assisted instrument use.  For those wishing to run samples independently, steps for instrument training are outlined below.  Click the link for each instrument for session details.

ANALYZER Training

Pre-requisite for ALL analyzer training:  Completion and understanding of content in BD online training tutorials (know the answers to the quiz sent after orientation!)
o http://www.bdbiosciences.com/services/training/elearning/index.jsp (requires Flash Player - so not viewable using Chrome web browser)

AURORA

1.  Aurora small group:  weekly, no samples needed ($80, FREE for LSRII-Certified users)
2. 1:1 staff-assisted, bring small sample with controls ($ instr + op)
3 and beyond.  1:1 staff-assisted, user runs experiments with staff oversight ($ instr + op)

SCANFORD

1.  Scanford small group:  monthly, no samples needed ($80, FREE for LSRII-Certified users)
2. 1:1 staff-assisted, bring small sample with controls ($ instr + op)
3 and beyond.  1:1 staff-assisted, user runs experiments with staff oversight ($ instr + op)

LSRII, LSRII-2, LSRII-UV, Abbott

1. LSRIIUV ‘LSRII #1’ small group:  weekly, no samples needed ($80/session)
2. LSRIIUV ‘LSRII #2’ small group:  weekly, no samples needed ($80/session)
3. 1:1 staff-assisted, bring small sample with controls ($ instr + op)
4 and beyond.  1:1 staff-assisted, user runs experiments with staff oversight ($ instr + op)

Certification for ALL Instruments:

When user demonstrates independent operation and collection of quality data

SORTER Training

Pre-requisite for ALL sorter training:  Completion and understanding of content in BD online training tutorials (know the answers to the quiz sent after orientation!)
o http://www.bdbiosciences.com/services/training/elearning/index.jsp (requires Flash Player - so not viewable using Chrome web browser)

MIKADO (Sony SH800)

1.  Mikado small group:  monthly, no samples needed ($80, FREE for Aria-Certified users)
2. 1:1 staff-assisted, bring small sample with controls ($ instr + op)
3 and beyond.  1:1 staff-assisted, user runs experiments with staff oversight ($ instr + op)

SATCHMO (FACSJazz)

1.  Satchmo small group:  monthly, no samples needed ($80, FREE for Aria-Certified users)
2. 1:1 staff-assisted, bring small sample with controls ($ instr + op)
3 and beyond.  1:1 staff-assisted, user runs experiments with staff oversight ($ instr + op)

Aria, Verdi, Aida, PICI, Falstaff, Costello (FACSAria)

Pre-requisite for ALL Aria training:  LSR#1 and LSR#2 small group sessions, certification highly recommended

1. Aria ‘Aria #1’ small group:  weekly, no samples needed ($80/session)
2 & 3. 1:1 staff-assisted, bring small sample with controls ($ instr + op)
4 and beyond.  1:1 staff-assisted, user runs experiments with staff oversight ($ instr + op)

Certification for ALL Instruments:

When user demonstrates independent operation and collection of quality data