As an IACET Authorized Provider, ABSA offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under IACET guidelines.

A Comprehensive, Interactive 5-Day Course
Principles & Practices of Biosafety will introduce the essential elements of biosafety and provide extensive resource lists for use after the course. Interactive exercises will be used throughout to provide hands-on experience and to encourage networking and problem-solving among participants and instructors. Sessions begin at 8 am each day and end between 5:15 and 5:30 pm, with two coffee breaks and lunch provided. Friday’s session ends at 3:30 pm.

Objectives
At the end of the course each participant will be able to:

Describe potentially hazardous biological materials, the risks associated with their use, and the means to minimize risk and to protect against or prevent release or exposure.
Discuss ways to provide effective technical expertise in situations involving potentially hazardous biological materials.
Identify, locate, and efficiently use key biosafety resources.

Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for persons who are entering the profession and those with up to three years experience in biosafety. It is also suitable for persons who supervise biosafety professionals and for those who will benefit from additional knowledge of biosafety as a complement to their primary responsibilities.

For more information, please visit the Official Event Website.