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National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program, Biosecurity Research Institute, Manhattan, Kansas
April 27 - May 1, 2009
The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program and Kansas State University are offering a 4.5 day series of courses in Biosafety and Biocontainment for BSL-3 Laboratory Workers. These courses are designed for biosafety professionals, researchers and laboratorians to enhance individual knowledge and meet the scientific, regulatory, biocontainment, biosafety, and engineering challenges associated with the working in a biocontainment facility.
Topics will include:
· Introduction to microbiology and biosafety
· Principles of biosafety and biocontainment
· The biological risk assessment process
· Laboratory sterilization and disinfection
· Emergency planning and response
· Laboratory regulations, standards and guidelines
· ABSL Principles and Practices
· Hands on sessions using laboratory equipment A detailed schedule will be available at www.nbbtp.org after March 1, 2009. NBBTP is authorized by IACET to offer 3.6 CEUs. Participants will be required to score a minimum of 70% on each post-course knowledge assessment in order to receive CEUs.
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Organized by:
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Frontline Healthcare Workers Safety Foundation, Ltd |
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Invited Speakers:
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National and international experts
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Deadline for Abstracts:
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not applicable
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Registration:
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Please note that government-issued photo identification (driver’s license or passport) is required for admission to the facility. Non-US citizens must have a valid passport. Registration forms from Non-US citizens cannot be accepted after March 31, 2009. We request registration from US citizens by April 13, 2009, after which they will be admitted if space is available.
· Course Tuition: $2700 for the 4.5 day course. Discounts are available for multiple registrations. Contact info@frontlinefoundation.org for more information.
· Course Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - noon
· Lodging: A block of rooms will be held at a hotel adjacent to the Kansas State campus. To receive the university discounted lodging rate, please contact Linda Miller at BRI by phone at 785-532-1333 or email at lindam@bri.ksu.edu. Participants are responsible for lodging costs.
· Lunch as well as morning and afternoon coffee breaks are provided on-site.
· Transportation, lodging, other meals and incidental expenses are the responsibility of individual participants. Registrants will receive a confirmation including directions and information on transportation. Register at www.frontlinefoundation.org
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E-mail:
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jcole@frontlinefoundation.org
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