Practichem™
On-Site Training Seminars

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About the Practichem™ Series of On-Site Training Seminars
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General Analytical Topics
Analytical Calibration Techniques (1/2 Day)
Laboratory Quantification Techniques (1 Day)
Practical Laboratory Statistics (1/2 Day)
Analytical Chemistry for Chromatographers (3 Days)

Laboratory Techniques
Analytical Laboratory Techniques - Healthcare Edition (1 Day)
Sample Preparation - The Chemistry Behind the Techniques (1 Day)

Chromatography
Introduction to the Agilent 1100/1200 LC and ChemStation® Software
Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography (1 Day)
Advanced LC/Method Development(1 Day)
Troubleshooting Chromatographic Systems (1 or 2 Days)
Selectivity in Analytical Chromatography (1 or 2 Days)
Integrating Chromatographic Peaks (1/2 Day)

Software
Introduction to the Agilent ChemStation® (1 Day)
Introduction to the Agilent 8453 UV-VIS Spectrophotometer and ChemStation Software

About the Practichem™ Series of On-Site Training Seminars
This series has been developed over many years with the idea that modern analytical laboratories require training programs that provide one or more of the following benefits:

• Advanced training on specialized topics for senior staff.
• Practical training that fills in the “gaps” between academic theory and laboratory practice.
• “Refresher” courses for both new and experienced laboratory staff.
• Focused presentations that don't take staff away from their jobs for long periods.

These seminars emphasize the development of practical chemistry skills by minimizing the discussion of theoretical principles and emphasizing the application of chemistry concepts. The topics have been chosen to provide instruction in the key techniques that are vital to the generation of high quality laboratory data. In addition, the seminars include the important practical information that is either lacking or not fully presented in other, more traditional courses. Hundreds of students, from every industry that employs analytical chemists, have benefited from this seminar series.

These are vendor-independent seminars. We are trying to explain technologies, not sell them!

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Instructors

Our instructors are practicing analytical chemists with many years of experience working in analytical laboratories.

Comments From Previous Students

• "Good practical review of general chemistry and laboratory practices."
• "I never had all this information presented together. It was very helpful."
• "Very good presentation. Easy to understand."
• "Excellent presentation skills."
• "Relevant."
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Are some interesting topics in different seminars?
All seminars incorporate a modular design, and topics from existing seminars, along with new topics, can be combined to make exactly the seminar you need. Return to Top

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Call us to discuss your specific needs. We can prepare a seminar series on almost any topic related to the needs of analytical laboratory scientists. Any of our topics can be customized or combined. Return to Top

How much will it cost?
Costs for presentation of existing topics are based on the current fee schedule. Costs for customized programs are prepared based on your specific needs. Click here for contact information. Return to Top

General Analytical Topics

Analytical Calibration Techniques (½ Day)
This seminar provides a complete set of instructions on how to set up and evaluate any analytical calibration system, with an emphasis on providing the highest quality results with a minimum of effort. Students will learn the fundamentals of linear regression, different options for preparing data, what calibration options are available, and simple procedures and tests for evaluating calibration data.
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Analytical Chemistry for Chromatographers (3 Days)
There isn't another course like this one! This is the only place you can get information on the topics that are most important to practicing analytical chemists (unless you want to go back to college). Whether you are new to the lab, or have been working for some time, this seminar will have something for you. We cover everything from basic analytical techniques and tools, through the latest advances in chromatography.
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Chromatography Quantification Techniques (1 Day)
Thus seminar is a combination of Analytical Calibration Techniques and Integrating Chromatographic Peaks. This combination is particularly useful for the practicing analyst, and provides information that is not available from any other source.
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Practical Laboratory Statistics (½ Day)
This course provides a practical discussion of statistical principles, with very little statistical "theory". The content focuses on the most common statistical techniques that are used in evaluating analytical chemistry data. Students will learn about calculating common statistical parameters, properly rejecting data points, spotting trends, and comparing sets of data. These topics are taught by working through real laboratory examples.
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Laboratory Techniques
Analytical Laboratory Techniques - Healthcare Edition (1 Day)
This new one day seminar covers many of the laboratory techniques needed to function effectively in today's GMP and GLP environments. Based on discussions with laboratory staff in the healthcare industries, this seminar provides a comprehensive overview of important topics such as various mathematical skills related to the analytical laboratory, proper use of basic laboratory equipment, use of volumetric glassware, preparation of standards, and documentation needs.
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Sample Preparation - The Chemistry Behind the Techniques (1 Day)
This seminar covers all aspects of sample preparation, including a discussion of general principles, a review of traditional procedures (filtration, solvent evaporation, etc.) and traditional techniques (liquid-liquid extraction, liquid-solid extraction, etc.), and new technologies (membrane disk extractions, SFE, SPME, ASE, and others).
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Chromatography
Introduction to the Agilent 1100/1200 LC and ChemStation® Software (4 Days)
Do you have Agilent 1100 or 1200 HPLC's that aren't being used effectively? Do your staff struggle with understanding how the software works, or are they unable to troubleshoot basic problems? This on-site, hands-on course will help all users understand both their instrument and the software.
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Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography (1 Day)
Give your young analysts (0 - 3 years experience) an introduction do the practice of modern liquid chromatography. In one day the students will learn about the types of liquid chromatography, how the instruments are designed, and how to begin learning about troubleshooting techniques.
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Advanced LC/Method Development (1 or 2 Days)
Give your experienced analysts (3+ years experience) some additional training in liquid chromatography. We will discuss issues related to getting the most out of your instrument, including reducing integration errors, dealing with advanced operating issues, and troubleshooting common problems. Then learn how to use this information for method development.
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Troubleshooting Chromatographic Systems (1 or 2 Days)
Both general and specific troubleshooting topics are covered in this seminar. A discussion of general problem-solving strategies is followed by a review of causes and solutions to the following GC and LC issues: peak shape and baseline changes, retention time problems, detector variations, data system problems, and reporting considerations.
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Selectivity in Analytical Chromatography (1 or 2 Days)
The most neglected aspect in analytical chromatographic methods over the years has been how specific analyte or analyte class selectivity can be enhanced. Most real world applications involving complex samples could be dramatically improved if some sort of selectivity enhancement could be employed. This course systematically surveys four strategies for improving selectivity, highlighting specific examples where selectivity enhancement has been successfully employed.
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Integrating Chromatographic Peaks (1/2 Day)
Integration of chromatographic peaks is a critical step in the generation of chromatographic data. Errors in integration will result in a corresponding error in calculated results. Unfortunately, most analysts have little or no training in the proper procedures for peak integration. In this seminar, we will teach you how integrators work and provide some guidelines on the proper way to integrate poorly resolved peaks.

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Software
Introduction to the Agilent ChemStation® (1 Day)
Now you can get training for one of the most popular, and complex, chromatography data systems. This one day seminar will provide an overview of the basic functions in the ChemStation, including editing methods, sequences, integration settings, calibration tables, and reporting styles. You will also get hands-on expert help with your own methods.
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Introduction to the Agilent 8453 UV-VIS Spectrophotometer and ChemStation Software (2 days)
This is a powerful instrument with complex software, and almost no documentation. This is the only course that is available. (Agilent does not have any training for this instrument; we are the only ones!) We can help you understand both the basic and advanced features of the software, and provide information on instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
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