Program Overview

Program Overview

The Biosafety for Study Team Members (UBCO) course provides new UBC Biosafety Permit Study Team Members with an overview of UBC policies and procedures for working with biological materials. This includes project risk assessment, exposure control, and emergency procedures. A thorough understanding of the course material aids in the prevention of laboratory accidents and laboratory-associated infections.

Course Structure

The course consists of three parts:

• Part 1: 9 x 15-minute online modules, each followed by a quiz
  • This part of the course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of biosafety.
• Part 2: A 3-hour virtual session with a written exam
  • This session aims to assess students' understanding of the course material and their ability to apply it in a virtual setting.
• Part 3: A 20-minute in-person session
  • This final part of the course provides students with hands-on experience and the opportunity to interact with instructors and peers in a physical setting.

Keywords

• BD
• Blended
• Okanagan Campus
• OKCS
• Job Required Training
• JBRQTG
• Operations & Safety OSSY
• RHDT