General objectives:

• To have a better understanding of yeast and mould identification
• To improve mycology PTS performance
• To have an understanding of yeast AFST

Mycology: 7-9 November 2023

The course will last 3 days

Training agenda details will follow soon 

Candidates that meet the below requirements should apply to the NHLS Learning Academy by 01 September 2023:

•  NHLS staff members who requested mycology training on their NHLS Workplace Skills Plan
• Signed up for the NICD’s “Fungus of the Week” and actively participating for at least 2 months
• Employed at a lab that participates in the NHLS Advanced Yeast & Mould proficiency testing scheme
• Attended NHLS online mycology training ECHO sessions

Accepted candidates for the course are responsible to contact the NHLS Learning Academy to arrange travel (flights, accommodation and local transport) on time

Necessary resource documents can be found on https://www.nicd.ac.za, including:

• Overview of reference functions of the lab – indications for testing, optimum specimens, how to send them, who to contact etc. and examples of standard operating procedures: https://www.nicd.ac.za/centres/centre-for-healthcare-associated-infections-antimicrobial-resistance-and-mycoses/
• Guidelines for important diseases, developed by NICD: https://www.nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-index/
• Outline of surveillance functions with sources of additional information – e.g., review of data from the NICD Bulletins and Communiqués, GERMS-SA annual report, and links to related webpages: https://www.nicd.ac.za/publications/