Courtney Weeks

Experienced with venipuncture techniques and patient interaction in clinical settings. Exercises attention to detail and thorough understanding of safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen collection. Prioritising patient comfort and fostering calm environment during procedures.

Microbiology, Biosciences Laboratory Skills, & Molecular Genetics: Theoretical knowledge of microbiology and chemistry coupled with practical laboratory techniques including; Light Microscopy, Inoculation and  Growth of Microbial Cultures, Adherance to Laboratory WHS Protocol, Biochemical Analysis ("Microbact") for Microbe Identification, Self Conducted Gene Analysis using PCR-RFLP Method, Gel Electrophoresis, Mass Spectrometry, Blood Typing, Redox Titration, Preparing Aragose Gels, Pipetting Techniques. 

(Re) Imagining Aging & Dying : A philosophical outlook at the processes and culture surrounding ageing and death from the perspectives of health workers, chronically ill individuals, elderly people, and their families.

Science of Infection Control & Epidemiology: Understanding the transmission of infectious diseases and the systems to identify, monitor, prevent, and control the spread of disease.