Professional development doesn’t stop at qualification, and learning should be accessible to everyone. Our Free Introductory Learning Series supports biomedical scientists at every stage of their career, whether as an introduction or a refresher, they offer short, focused learning to encourage reflection, development, and career progression.

Free to access. Designed to support real-world practice. Built for lifelong learning.

• Personal Responsibility and Professional Development

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Communication Skills

• Patient Records and Data Handling

• Professional Relationships

• Professional Knowledge

• Health and Safety and Wellbeing

• Understanding Quality

• Performing Standard Investigations

• Introduction to Research and Development

• Customer Care and Supporting Service Management

• Reflective Practice and Maintaining a Learning Portfolio

• Introduction to External Quality Assessment (EQA)

High Quality Haematoxylin and Eosin Staining.

This topic provides insights into troubleshooting H&E staining, examining the causes and appearance of sub-optimal staining quality and outlining quality measures suitable for monitoring H&E staining performance.

Specialist Staining Troubleshooting 

This topic provides insights into troubleshooting of specialist staining techniques, examining the causes and appearance of sub-optimal staining 

quality, as well as their clinical use and staining chemistry.

• Troubleshooting Reticulin Staining

• Troubleshooting Elastic Van Gieson Staining

• Troubleshooting Haematoxylin Van Gieson Staining

• Troubleshooting Grocott Staining

• Troubleshooting Masson Fontana Staining

• Troubleshooting Martius Scarlet Blue Staining

• Troubleshooting Trichrome Staining

• Troubleshooting Perl’s Staining

• Troubleshooting Copper Associated Protein Staining

• Troubleshooting Gram Staining

• Troubleshooting Ziehl Neelsen Staining

• Troubleshooting Alcian Blue Periodic Acid Schiff staining

• Troubleshooting Diastase Periodic Acid Schiff Staining

Our laboratory techniques education provides practical, in-depth training across key cellular pathology processes. From specimen preparation and tissue fixation to advanced microtomy and microscopy, learners gain hands-on insights into improving sectioning quality, effective use of controls, and compliance with EU IVDR regulations. The programme also  explores modern innovations, including digital pathology and AI-assisted image capture, ensuring participants develop both fundamental skills and awareness of emerging technologies.

• Controlling Controls

• Preparation of Specimens prior to Gross Dissection (1 of 3)

• Specimen Dissection and Processing Preparation(2 of 3)

• Tissue Processing (3 of 3)

• Formalin Fixation

• Tissue Fixation - An Overview

• Decalcification

• Embedding

• Microtomy - Improved Sectioning

• IVDR

• Microscopy and Image Capture

• Microscopy Techniques

• Digital pathology and artificial intelligence

Our Advanced Learning programmes  offers among others specialised courses in fresh muscle biopsies, troubleshooting preparation, personalised cancer profiling, and neuropathology, equipping participants with cutting-edge knowledge and practical expertise for complex laboratory and diagnostic challenges.

Our Tissue-Specific Pathways are designed for those progressing in biomedical science careers. Starting with foundational Basic Tissue Recognition  exercises to support practical laboratory learning, the courses then advance to an in-depth exploration of organ- and system-specific pathways. Delivered alongside webinars and masterclasses, they support professional portfolio development and help build the skills needed for workforce readiness.

• Basic Tissue Recognition 1 - Epithelium

• Basic Tissue Recognition 2 - Connective Tissues

• Basic Tissue Recognition 3 - Supporting connective tissues

• Basic Tissue Recognition 4 - Muscle

• Basic Tissue Recognition 5 - Nerves

• Respiratory System

• Digestive System

• Urinary System

• Liver, Pancreas & Gall Bladder

• Integumentary System

• Immune System (includes Lymphatic Organs)

• Breast

• Female Reproductive System

• Male Reproductive System

Back to Basics - Quality Management Systems

This topic introduces what quality management (QM) is, QM methods, compliance, Good Documentation practice (GDP), Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC), components of a good QMS, KPI’s, benefits and risks for using a QMS.

Effective Internal Auditing 

This topic introduces why we should audit, different types of audit, ways to audit, auditor qualities, audit management including planning, checklists, audit evidence and reporting, tips for an effective audit.

Non-Conformity, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA

This topic introduces non-conformity, what it is, types of NC’s, how to identify NC’s, steps in the NC process, NC reporting, how to minimise & prevent NC’s, root cause analysis (RCA) and its methods and subsequent corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Data Review, Trending, and Improvement for Beginners

This topic discusses why data is important, difference between data & information, types of data, data collection methods, data quality dimensions, how to analyse data, benefits of data analysis, how to trend, what tools to use and the benefits for continuous improvement.

ROSE Service

This topic is intended to show the value of a BMS led Rapid On Site Evaluation (ROSE) service and how it can benefit both patients and clinicians.

Cell Block

This topic discusses the various methods available to prepare Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) cell blocks from all types of cytology samples and how they can be used to improve diagnostic accuracy.

The Significance of Cytokeratins in Cancer Diagnosis

This topic provides insights into the role of cytokeratins in the differentiation of epithelial tissues and their value to pathologists in the diagnosis of epithelial tumours.

IHC and Cytology Cell Blocks

This topic provides insights into the clinical use of IHC on cell blocks, the advantages and limitations, as well as highlighting the importance of validation and quality monitoring.

Diagnostic Cytology - Beginner/ Refresher & Diagnostic Cytology - Intermediarte/ Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Cytology courses, from beginner to Advanced learning, build practical skills and confidence in accurate cytological assessment.