Kentucky Microbiology Personnel Training
The Kentucky Laboratory Certification Program (KLCP) has compiled a virtual training program for microbiology laboratory personnel. This training is a combination of KLCP auditor presentations, IDEXX Water Academy (IDEXX), and various online videos. This web page is intended to provide EPA-required microbiology training specified in the EPA Manual1 and incorporated by reference in Kentucky Administrative Regulation 401 KAR 8:040. While the state accepts other programs, this training is intended to provide a cost-free virtual option and is not an endorsement by the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) or KLCP of any products or companies.
This training may be utilized by:
- Laboratory employees seeking new Microbiology Analyst or Technician, Microbiology Supervisor, or Microbiology Consultant approval by KLCP
- Anyone seeking information, resources, or a refresher course regarding microbiology analysis relating to the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) and other Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) rules
- Kentucky Drinking Water and Wastewater operators performing microbiology testing (may be eligible for CEU hours)
This training does not replace:
- Hands-on bench training
- Comprehension of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and business operations of a particular laboratory
For further information regarding the establishment of a new microbiology laboratory, refer to DW Microbiology Laboratory Startup Requirements
or email the KLCP at DOWLabCertification@ky.gov.
Various Microbiology Laboratory positions and requirements refer to the following documents:
DW Microbiology Supervisor & Consultant Requirements
DW Microbiology Analyst Requirements
DW Microbiology Technician Recommendations
KLCP would like to thank the following groups and individuals for their contributions to this training program:
- IDEXX Water Academy
- Creators of YouTube videos who are self-identified at the end of each video
- Dr. Ted Pass
[1] EPA Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water; Criteria and Procedures Quality Assurance; Fifth Edition (EPA 815-R-05-004, January 2005).
Lessons
The following is course material found in the syllabus for the KLCP Program. If you have further questions please contact DOWLabTraining@ky.gov.
KLCP Refrence Documents
IDEXX Procedures
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