ABSA Advanced Biosafety Training Series

A CBSP Online Review Course
A on-demand learning opportunity

The Advanced Biosafety Training Series is an intermediate to advanced online offering, designed for those studying for the CBSP (Certified Biological Safety Professional) exam, as well as those biological safety professionals who are interested in advanced training. Each module will cover the essential elements of information, at a level appropriate for someone preparing to take the CBSP exam.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is designed for those with an intermediate to advanced understanding of the field of biological safety and those who are studying for the CBSP (Certified Biological Safety Professional) exam or those biological safety professionals who are interested in advanced training.

COURSE FACULTY

Past and present members of the ABSA International ABSA-Owned Course Committee

P.A.C.E.®  CONTACT HOURS/CREDENTIALING MAINTENANCE POINTS

ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.

These modules are worth approximately 2.00 to 5.00 P.A.C.E.® contact hours. To receive credit, the participant will need to complete the pre- and post-course assessments, course evaluation, and self-paced portion.

These modules have been approved for approximately 0.25 to 0.5 Credentialing Maintenance (CM) points toward RBP/CBSP recertification.

MODULE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Login information will be sent within 10 business days of purchase.

Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: Infectious Agents, rDNA & Occupational Health Issues

Regulatory Aspects Pertinent to Risk Assessment: NIH Guidelines, Select Agents & Animal Biosafety

Facility Design & Large Scale Biosafety Issues

Disinfection, Decontamination & Sterilization

Work Practices, Equipment Biohazards and Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment, Biological Safety Cabinets & Bioaerosols

Regulatory Aspects, Standards, Guidelines, Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) & Emergency Response

QUESTIONS

Please contact:
Kari DeServi, MEd, Director of Education, ABSA Office
(866) 425-1385 (toll free), kariann@absaoffice.org

COURSE FEES

PER EACH MODULE
ABSA Members: $125
Nonmembers: $225

Purchase all seven (7) modules at one time and receive a 5% discount.

  • For ABSA members, the cost is $830
  • For non-members, the cost is $1495

The modules are FOR INDIVIDUAL USE ONLY. Access to the module and survey is based on individual email addresses.

MODULE INFORMATION

  • Access to the module, will expire 280 days (9 months) after enrollment into the course on the ABSA International On-demand Training Site. An extension of nine (9) additional months can be purchased for $25 prior to the expiration date of the module. The regular course fee will be applicable if after the expiration date.
  • Once the module certificate has been issued, the participant will continue to have access the module until their expiration date.
  • Participants are encouraged to print out materials prior to completing the module to have materials for review post expiration date.

These modules are presented in a self-paced/self study format which involves PowerPoint lectures, a pre- and post assessment as well as practice exam-style test questions and reference materials. Each module will take approximately two (2) to five (5) hours to complete, including the pre- and post-course assessment and course evaluation.

CANCELLATION POLICY
There will be a $25 cancellation fee for each module purchased. If the participant has been enrolled in the module(s) and logging in has occurred, no refund will be granted.