CELL DENSITY: HEMOCYTOMETER
is critical for a . Industry partners The credential is for those wanting to demonstrate mastery of Our credentials are unique as we require a 3rd party evaluator to assess mastery of this skill in person before issuing this credential.
Earners of this credential have shown mastery of the following tasks:​
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GET READY
When you are ready to schedule your credential assessment, ensure that you can complete the tasks listed below: ​
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COST
For your $20 credential fee you will be assessed in-person on the tasks listed above and issued a digital credential through Badgr. Our evaluators are available on a flexible schedule.
PREPARE
Information and resources to help get you ready to test.
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CREDENTIAL ALIGNMENT
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Regional and National Skills Standards
Our Credential Aligns with the following standards:
Washington Biotechnology/Biomedical Skill Standards
C3. Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action
Ability to identify conditions that present a threat to health, safety, and the environment.
Knowledge of unsafe condition and accident documentation and reporting procedures.
Knowledge of procedures for taking corrective actions.
C7. Handle and dispose of hazardous materials
Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and documentation procedures.
Knowledge of MSDS.
Texas Biomanufacturing Skill Standards
2.2 Attend company safety and security training
2.3 Report unsafe conditions
BACE
Skill Category: Workplace Safety & Behavior
• Identify Safety Symbols
• Exercise proper laboratory safety protocols
• Describe proper handling of biological and hazardous waste
• Identify and properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Derive information from Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Critical Work Function: Maintain a safe and productive work environment
Key Activities
Recognize unsafe conditions and take corrective and/or preventive action(s)
Follow relevant safety policies, guidelines, and regulation (e.g. company, OSHA1 , EPA2, CDC3)
Access and use MSDS4 (SDS) and other safety information sources
Maintain a safe, clean, contamination-free, and clutter-free environment, as appropriate
Select appropriate PPE to use to protect self from biological, chemical, and/or physical hazards