ABSA Advanced Biosafety Training Series

The Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: Infectious Agents, rDNA & Occupational Health Issues module 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. Module 1 covers the essential elements of risk assessment and hazard identification, including infectious agents, rDNA, and occupational health issues, at a level appropriate for someone planning to take the CBSP exam.

This module is in a self-paced/self-study format and will involve PowerPoint lectures, a pre- and post-course assessment as well as offers participants practice exam-style test questions and reference materials. This module will take approximately four (4) hours to complete, including pre- and post-course assessment and course evaluation.

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

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

Upon completion of Module 1, participants will be aware of the essential concepts in the following exam content domain tasks.
Exam content domain tasks applicable to infectious agents and rDNA:

19. Demonstrate understanding of microbial toxins and their potential to cause work-related illness.
20. Demonstrate the ability to recognize the characteristics of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
26. Understand the risks associated with recombinant DNA technology.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to risk assessment:

16. Assess the risk of occupational exposure and infection associated with handling infectious agents.
17. Demonstrate familiarity with routes of exposure, modes of transmission, and other criteria that determine the hazard category of a microorganism.
18. Assess the risk to the community from various work environments where infectious agents or sensitizing materials may be present.
21. Understand the hazard of exposure of service personnel to biological materials.
24. Understand the risk associated with biological aerosols in the workplace, such as ventilation, indoor air quality, recirculation, and cooling towers.
26. Understand the risks associated with recombinant DNA technology.
44. Review project proposals and advise on biosafety issues.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to occupational health issues:

13. Assure documentation of worker exposure to biohazardous materials and preparation of an incident report.
15. Demonstrate knowledge of personal risk factors associated with microbial exposure.
22. Understand factors that may affect susceptibility, resistance, or consequences of infection.
23. Understand the difference between risk of infection and consequences of infection.
45. Advise on occupational health programs for persons working with biological materials.

ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program. This course is worth 4.0 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. This course has been approved for 0.5 Credentialing Maintenance (CM) points toward RBP/CBSP recertification.

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

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.

For membership information, please visit https://absa.org/membership/

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

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

The Regulatory Aspects Pertinent to Risk Assessment: NIH Guidelines, Select Agents & Animal Biosafety module 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. Module 2 covers the essential elements of regulatory aspects pertinent to risk assessment, including NIH guidelines, select agents and animal biosafety, at a level appropriate for someone planning to take the CBSP exam.

This module is in a self-paced/self-study format and will involve PowerPoint lectures, a pre- and post-course assessment as well as offers participants practice exam-style test questions and reference materials. This module will take approximately two and one half (2.5) hours to complete, including pre- and post-course assessment and course evaluation.

This course is designed for those with a basic understanding of the field of biological safety and for those who are studying for the CBSP (Certified Biological Safety Professional) exam.

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

Upon completion of Module 2, participants will be aware of the essential concepts in the following exam content domain tasks.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to regulatory aspects pertinent to risk assessment:

28. Interpret and apply the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules.
30. Interpret and apply guidelines that classify biohazardous agents according to risk.
40. Interpret and apply the CDC-NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories document and other pertinent CDC publications.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to animal biosafety:

27. Demonstrate knowledge of unique biosafety conditions associated with naturally or experimentally infected animals, including nonhuman primates.
34. Interpret and apply regulations associated with animal pathogens.
39. Demonstrate familiarity with agencies, such as WHO, CDC, NIH, OSHA, AAALAC, DOT, IATA, ICAO, DOD, EPA, USDA, and FDA, and their role and relationship with biosafety.
61. Understand the use and applicability of animal containment equipment.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to select agents:

41. Interpret and apply select agent regulations.

ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program. This course is worth 2.5 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. This course has been approved for 0.25 Credentialing Maintenance (CM) points toward RBP/CBSP recertification.

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

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.

For membership information, please visit https://absa.org/membership/

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

There will be a $25 cancellation fee for each module purchased. If the module has been accessed, no refund will be granted.

he Facility Design & Large-Scale Biosafety Issues module 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. Module 3 covers the essential elements of facility design and large-scale biosafety issues at a level appropriate for someone planning to take the CBSP exam.

This module is in a self-paced/self-study format and will involve PowerPoint lectures, a pre- and post-course assessment as well as offers participants practice exam-style test questions and reference materials. This module will take approximately two and one half (2.5) hours to complete, including pre- and post-course assessment and course evaluation.

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

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

Upon completion of Module 3, participants will be aware of the essential concepts in the following exam content domain tasks.
Exam content domain tasks applicable to facility design:

62. Understand the functions and indications for use of primary and secondary barriers.
63. Understand the difference and appropriateness of facility design to balance the need for hazard containment, personal product, and environmental protection.
64. Review architectural and engineering plans and advise on biosafety issues.
65. Verify that facilities as built meet minimum biosafety design criteria.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to large scale operations:

7. Perform biosafety audit of work practices and procedures associated with large-scale operations.
35. Interpret and apply guidelines associated with the large-scale use of microorganisms.

ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program. This course is worth 2.5 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. This course has been approved for 0.25 Credentialing Maintenance (CM) points toward RBP/CBSP recertification.

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

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.

For membership information, please visit https://absa.org/membership/

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

There will be a $25 cancellation fee for each module purchased. If the module has been accessed, no refund will be granted.

The Disinfection, Decontamination & Sterilization module 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. Module 4 covers the essential elements of disinfection, decontamination and sterilization at a level appropriate for someone planning to take the CBSP exam.

This module is in a self-paced/self-study format and will involve PowerPoint lectures, a pre- and post-course assessment as well as practice exam-style test questions and reference materials. This

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

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

Upon completion of this course, participants will be aware of the essential concepts in the following exam content domain tasks.
Exam content domain tasks applicable to disinfection, decontamination and sterilization:

1. Understand the difference between sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection and the applicability and means of monitoring each.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of use, applicability, and potential hazards (explosive, flammable, corrosive, carcinogenic, and irritating) associated with various disinfectants and sterilants.
3. Understand how to use chemicals, steam, dry heat, irradiation, filtration, ultraviolet (UV) sources, gases, or other agents to kill or inactivate microorganisms.
53. Understand the use and validation of a steam autoclave.
59. Understand the use and validation of sterilizers using ethylene oxide (ETO) and vaporized hydrogen peroxide.
60. Understand the equipment and chemicals used for space decontamination.

ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program. This course is worth 2.50 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. This course has been approved for 0.25 Credentialing Maintenance (CM) points toward RBP/CBSP recertification.

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

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.

For membership information, please visit https://absa.org/membership/

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

There will be a $25 cancellation fee for each module purchased. If the module has been accessed, no refund will be granted.

The Work Practices, Equipment Biohazards, and Personal Protective Equipment module is an intermediate to advanced online offering, designed for those preparing for the CBSP (Certified Biological Safety Professional) exam, as well as those biological safety professionals who are interested in advanced training. Module 5 covers the essential elements of work practices, equipment biohazards, and personal protective equipment at a level appropriate for someone preparing to take the CBSP exam.

This module is in a self-paced/self-study format and will involve PowerPoint lectures, a pre- and post-course assessment as well as practice exam-style test questions and reference materials. This module will take approximately five (5) hours to complete, including the pre- and post-course assessment and course evaluation.

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

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

Upon completion of this course, participants will be aware of the essential concepts in the following exam content domain tasks.
Exam content domain tasks applicable to work practices and equipment biohazards:

4. Apply good microbiological techniques, including sterile (aseptic) techniques.
5. Develop, evaluate, and document exposure control procedures for biohazardous agents and materials.
6. Develop procedures and practices to prevent release of infectious aerosols from equipment.
9. Understand use and disposal of sharps.
25. Understand the risk associated with point source release of biological aerosols in the workplace, such as from homogenizers, cell sorters, centrifuges, fermenters, and lasers.
31. Interpret and apply guidelines for preventing transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the workplace.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

10. Select and understand use of personal protective equipment.
11. Select and understand use of respiratory equipment.

ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program. This course is worth 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. This course has been approved for 0.5 Credentialing Maintenance (CM) points toward RBP/CBSP recertification.

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

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.

For membership information, please visit https://absa.org/membership/

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

There will be a $25 cancellation fee for each module purchased. If the module has been accessed, no refund will be granted.

The Equipment, Biological Safety Cabinets & Bioaerosols module 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. Module 6 covers the essential elements of equipment, biological safety cabinets and bioaerosols at a level appropriate for someone planning to take the CBSP exam.

This module is in a self-paced/self-study format and will involve PowerPoint lectures, a pre- and post-course assessment as well as practice exam-style test questions and reference materials. This module will take approximately three (3) hours to complete, including pre- and post-course assessment and course evaluation.

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

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

Upon completion of Module 6, participants will be aware of the essential concepts in the following exam content domain tasks.
Exam content domain tasks applicable to equipment and biological safety cabinets:

36. Interpret and apply the NSF International Standard/ American National Standard on Class II laminar flow biohazard cabinetry (NSF/ANSI 49).
54. Understand the use and certification of biological safety cabinets (BSCs).
55. Demonstrate knowledge of Class I, II, and III BSC design features, applications, and functions.
56. Understand the calibration and use of air-measuring instruments to verify the safe operation of biological safety equipment.
57. Understand the design, function, and efficiency of HEPA filters.
58. Understand the limitations in the use of equipment, such as fume hoods and clean benches, for work with biohazardous materials.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to bioaerosols:

8. Understand and apply monitoring techniques and equipment to determine effectiveness of exposure control measures and to investigate environmental problems.

ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.^® Program. This course is worth 3.0 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. This course has been approved for 0.25 Credentialing Maintenance (CM) points toward RBP/CBSP recertification.

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

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.

For membership information, please visit https://absa.org/membership/

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

There will be a $25 cancellation fee for each module purchased. If the module has been accessed, no refund will be granted.

The Regulatory Aspects, Standards, Guidelines, Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) & Emergency Response module 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. Module 7 covers the essential elements of regulatory aspects, standards, and guidelines, as well as IBCs and emergency response, at a level appropriate for someone planning to take the CBSP exam.

This module is in a self-paced/self-study format and will involve PowerPoint lectures, a pre- and post-course assessment as well as practice exam-style test questions and reference materials. This module will take approximately four (4) hours to complete, including pre- and post-course assessment and course evaluation.

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

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

Upon completion of Module 7, participants will be aware of the essential concepts in the following exam content domain tasks.
Exam content domain tasks applicable to regulatory aspects, standards, and guidelines:

29. Interpret and apply OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
32. Interpret and apply regulations for packing, labeling, and shipping of infectious materials, diagnostic specimens, and medical waste.
33. Interpret and apply import and export requirements associated with biological materials.
37. Interpret and apply OSHA law, standards, and directives as they relate to biohazards.
38. Interpret and apply guidelines and regulations relating to infectious and medical waste.
39. Demonstrate familiarity with agencies, such as WHO, CDC, NIH, OSHA, AAALAC, DOT, IATA, ICAO, DOD, EPA, USDA, and FDA, and their role and relationship with biosafety.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to IBCs:

42. Understand the role and function of an institutional biosafety committee.
43. Prepare and maintain a biosafety manual.
47. Organize and implement institutional biosafety compliance programs and audit their effectiveness.
48. Institute, evaluate, and document biosafety training.
49. Identify biological agents and materials in your institution.

Exam content domain tasks applicable to emergency response:

12. Develop and implement procedures for managing biohazardous spills and releases.
14. Develop comprehensive emergency response plan for biohazard areas.

ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is worth 4.0 P.A.C.E.® contact hours. In order to receive credit, the participant will need to complete the pre- and post- assessments, course evaluation, and self-paced portion. This course has been approved for 0.5 Credentialing Maintenance (CM) points toward RBP/CBSP recertification.

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

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.

For membership information, please visit https://absa.org/membership/

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

There will be a $25 cancellation fee for each module purchased. If the module has been accessed, no refund will be granted.