This course is an introduction to design, construction, evolution, practical use, and common errors associated with dry block temperature calibrators. The course will start by examining known temperature calibration devices, including their benefits and limitations. It will progress to discuss dry block calibrator design, evolution, and progression to the current level of temperature standard. The material will include dry block selection, use, best practices, set up, care, misuses, and common issues experienced while using dry block calibrators. The course will finish with hands-on activities with various levels of dry block calibrators. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the purpose for using a dry block calibrator and where it may be advantageous of over other technologies, but also understand where it may be limited or inappropriate.
2. Gain an awareness of the design and basic operation of a dry block calibrator as well as understanding the evolution of the models from the inception of the technology to the models available today.
3. Practical applications, proper use, care, and common mistakes made when using dry block calibrators.
4. Understand how to perform basic operations using a dry block calibrator.