This eLearning is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant, high quality training. Upon completion of this course, attendees can claim 12 CPD points.
Who should complete this course?
This eLearning is aimed at anyone involved in the management of laboratory personnel competence, including:
- Health, safety and biosafety advisors and professionals
- Facility mangers and coordinators
- Managers (including science and operations)
- Laboratory staff
Note:
The legal framework and risk assessment parts of this eLearning are based primarily on the European Union (EU) regulatory framework on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and how it has been implemented in the UK.
Requirements and qualifications
Basic understanding of how biological laboratories are operated is recommended. This eLearning is presented in English.
Course details
- eLearning (self-directed)
- Approximately 4 hours to complete
- £280 ex VAT
- Internet access required
- Approved by The Royal Society of Biology
- 12 CPD points
Course description
Modern molecular biology techniques permit targeted modification of an organism's genetic material to achieve the desired characteristics quickly and efficiently. The resulting organisms, known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), have a potential to revolutionise agriculture, food production, disease control, environmental management and fundamental research. However, as our understanding of gene expression and regulation is still limited and imperfect, work involving GMOs must be suitably regulated and managed to prevent harm to people, animals, and the environment.
This eLearning provides an overview of what genetic modifications are, and how work with GMOs is regulated at national and international levels. It is divided into three parts:
- Principles of Genetic Modification
- Legal Framework
- GMM Risk Assessment
Note: Contents of this eLearning are also included in the Biorisk Advisor Training.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this eLearning you will be able to:
- Define genetically modified (GM) organism (GMOs), GM micro-organism (GMMs) and a larger GM organism
- Describe nucleic acids and their function
- Describe genetic modification
- Describe fundamental genetic modification technologies
- Describe the EU GMO framework
- Describe the UK GMO framework
- Describe steps of GMM risk assessment
Assessment and certificate
Each part of this eLearning will end with a multiple-choice quiz with a pass mark of 70%. Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate of completion.
Please note that the knowledge of specific national legislation is not part of the learning objectives and will not be tested during the assessment.
Next steps
Contact Pirbright Training to enrol, or for further information.
