- Laboratory Chemical Safety: Building a Culture of Protection
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP): Setting the Standard
- General Laboratory Safety for Non-Lab Personnel: Awareness for All
- Laboratory Decontamination Methods: Mastering Safe Cleanup
- Summit: Clinical Research Laboratory – Bridging Science and Safety
- Why Lab Week Matters and Why Ongoing Education is Key
- Enhancing Lab Knowledge Through Webinars
- To All Lab Professionals: Thank You
Laboratory Professionals Week, celebrated during the last full week of April, highlights the vital contributions of laboratory professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes. These skilled individuals are essential to the healthcare system, providing accurate and timely diagnostics that drive life-saving decisions. At CITI Program, we recognize their dedication and precision, not just during Lab Week but all year long.
As we honor laboratory professionals, let us remember the importance of continuous training and education. At CITI Program, we are proud to support lab personnel, support staff, and institutions through a range of comprehensive online courses that promote safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Here’s how we support the lab community:
Laboratory Chemical Safety: Building a Culture of Protection
Working with hazardous chemicals is a daily reality in many labs. We designed our Laboratory Chemical Safety course to promote a healthy and proactive safety culture by outlining best practices, regulatory standards, and practical guidance for minimizing occupational exposure. This training empowers lab workers to handle hazardous materials while safely safeguarding their health and colleagues.
Whether you’re developing internal safety protocols or looking to reinforce existing procedures, this course serves as a foundation for a safer, more resilient workplace.
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP): Setting the Standard
Maintaining integrity and reliability in nonclinical research is critical not just for regulatory compliance but for the advancement of science. Our Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) course provides a comprehensive overview of how studies should be planned, performed, monitored, and reported by FDA, EPA, USDA, and OECD standards.
It is ideal for professionals seeking to ensure their lab operations meet the highest quality benchmarks, whether in academic, government, or industry research settings.
General Laboratory Safety for Non-Lab Personnel: Awareness for All
Labs don’t operate in a vacuum—and not everyone entering a lab is a scientist. Many individuals must navigate laboratory environments, from housekeeping staff to contractors and facilities personnel. Our General Laboratory Safety for Non-Laboratory Personnel course addresses this gap by providing essential hazard awareness and safe practices tailored to those who work around, but not directly within, lab environments.
It is a wise investment for organizations committed to the well-being of their entire workforce.
Laboratory Decontamination Methods: Mastering Safe Cleanup
Proper decontamination is a cornerstone of lab safety and efficiency. Our Laboratory Decontamination Methods course, delivered in a dynamic, video-based format, teaches personnel how to safely manage decontamination processes using moist and dry heat systems and chemical disinfectants. The course also covers safe handling practices, processing protocols, and effectiveness monitoring.
This course supports safe and compliant lab operations, whether you’re onboarding new technicians or refreshing your team’s skills.
Summit: Clinical Research Laboratory – Bridging Science and Safety
For professionals involved in clinical research labs, our Summit: Clinical Research Laboratory course offers a high-level view of essential lab components—from equipment management and sample processing to biohazard safety and effective communication. This training is especially valuable for clinical researchers, lab coordinators, and teams handling sample logistics and data integrity.
It highlights the interconnectivity between lab and clinical teams, reinforcing a collaborative approach to research success.
Why Lab Week Matters and Why Ongoing Education is Key
Laboratory Professionals Week is more than a celebration, it is a call to action. As diagnostics, research, and healthcare continue to evolve, so must the lab community’s knowledge and skills. By investing in training, we’re not only honoring lab professionals, we are helping them thrive.
At CITI Program, we are committed to supporting laboratory professionals with industry-recognized training that is accessible, engaging, and aligned with the latest regulatory expectations.
Enhancing Lab Knowledge Through Webinars
At CITI Program, we understand that professional growth in laboratory settings extends beyond core training. That’s why we offer a range of webinars that tackle timely and complex issues in lab environments, providing valuable context and actionable insights for professionals at all levels.
Webinars like Service Dogs in Science: Barriers to Inclusion and Safety and the Laboratory Supervisor: What is the Mix? explore essential themes such as lab accessibility, inclusion, leadership, and safety culture. These sessions address laboratory work’s human and operational sides, helping organizations navigate legal obligations, manage evolving workplace needs, and strengthen team collaboration.
Organizations can access all webinars through our All Access Webinar Package, a convenient and cost-effective option. Individuals committed to continuous learning can purchase single webinars.
Learn more about CITI Program webinars.
To All Lab Professionals: Thank You
This Lab Week, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the laboratory professionals who make modern medicine possible. Thank you for your expertise, precision, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
To explore our lab-related courses or bring training to your organization, visit our course catalog.
Let’s keep pushing science and safety forward.
