Biosafety and Biosecurity Course

      The training course titled “Biosafety and Biosecurity” enables university students, lecturers, researchers, medical and public health workers, and those dealing and working with pathogens and animal toxins to have the correct understanding and knowledge that can later be applied to their work. It also empowers training participants to carry out their work in a safe manner in accordance with biosafety and biosecurity principles. This Biosafety and Biosecurity Course organized by COSHEM of Mahidol University is certified by the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health.


Objectives

  • To provide knowledge and understanding to trainees about the relevant principles, laws and regulations, as well as the practical guidelines pertaining to biosafety and biosecurity.
  • To enable training participants to apply the knowledge they gain accurately and safely in line with biosafety and biosecurity laws and standards.

Target Group:

      University students, lecturers, researchers, medical and public health personnel, those dealing and working with pathogens and animal toxins, as well as other relevant personnel or interested individuals.

Training Format:

      Lecture-based and practice

Training Duration:

      Two days (12 hours)

Training Content

  • Biosafety and Biosecurity Laws and Regulations
  • Principle of Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Biorisk management
  • Biosafety Practice
  • Personal protective equipment: PPE
  • Biosafety Practice
  • Safety equipment
  • Decontamination and Sterilization
  • Pathogen Transportation
  • Waste Management
  • Biological Spill Management
  • Facility design Workshop
  • Personal protective equipment: PPE Workshop
  • Biological Spill Workshop