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 infectious waste in a laboratory, including:
- Health, safety and biosafety advisors and professionals
- Facility mangers and coordinators
- Managers (including science and operations)
- Laboratory staff
Note: The material presented in this eLearning is based primarily on universal principles, such as those outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO). While this eLearning mentions specific UK and international law at different points, this is to provide examples of how some of those fundamental principles are legislated. Hence, this eLearning is open to audiences from any country or geographical location.
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
Waste originating in a biomedical research or diagnostic laboratory may contain biological hazards such as dangerous pathogens. Such waste, typically referred to as 'infectious waste', must be handled and processed correctly to protect laboratory users, other staff members, general public and the environment from risks associated with biological hazards.
This eLearning provides fundamental information necessary to safely manage infectious waste in a research and/or diagnostic laboratory. It is divided into two parts:
- Principles of Infectious Waste Management
- Methods of Infectious Waste Treatment
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:
- Describe and explain basic principles of infectious waste management
- Describe and contrast decontamination, chemical disinfection, sterilisation and fumigation
- Explain chemical disinfectants
- Explain steam sterilisation
- Describe limitation and strengths of different methods of infectious waste treatment
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.
