04. Concepts of Virology
A distance learning opportunity
June 13 and 20, 2023
12:30 – 3:00pm (CDT)
Registration for the live webinar must be completed 1 business day prior to the start of the training.
Registrations received after will receive access to the recording only.
Concepts of Virology will briefly review gene expression in eukaryotes and examine several concepts of virology. Characteristics of different viral families will be presented as well as general replication strategies employed by different viruses. Mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and strategies for antiviral intervention will also be explored. Participants should have a familiarity with molecular biology. The course is targeted to the biosafety professional who does not actively conduct laboratory research but would like to gain a basic knowledge of virology.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define the nature of viruses and clarify how the viruses are classified into families
- Recognize strategies employed by viruses to multiply in a host
- Discuss concepts underlying viral pathogenesis
- Describe methods used to interfere with viral infection and replication
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Experienced Biosafety Professionals
- Laboratory Workers
SUGGESTED BACKGROUND
- Micro/Molecular Biology 101
COURSE FACULTY
The webinar will be presented by Patrick Condreay, PhD, RBP(ABSA), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
CONTACT HOURS
This course has been approved for 0.75 CM points toward RBP/CBSP recertification. 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 approved for 6.00 P.A.C.E.® contact hours. The links to the various invitations for the course will be unique to the user and cannot be shared. The links are for single, individual use only. If more than one occurrence of an individual’s name is on the attendee list for the webinar through Zoom platform, all instances of that person’s name will be removed from the webinar with no refund. The webinar and its associated links are for single, individual use only.
This webinar will be a two 2.5-hour webinar session on Tuesday, June 13, and Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 12:30pm (CDT). For the webinar, you should plan on logging in at 12:15 pm (CDT) on June 13 and June 20. You are required to attend the webinar session, complete the pre- and post course assessments, and complete the evaluation to receive the completion certificate through the ABSA International Training Site. The link in the invitation will be unique to the user and cannot be shared.
Registration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar.
COURSE FEES
ABSA Members $225 USD
Nonmembers $360 USD
To obtain the ABSA member rate, the participant will need to be an ABSA member in the year in which the training is offered. Course fees include: course handouts, access to the ABSA International training site, and 5 hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert.
Group Discount:
10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization
20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization
30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization
Contact the ABSA office to register your group
To obtain the ABSA member rate, the participant will need to be an ABSA member in the year in which the training is offered. Confirmed, paid participants will be sent detailed information regarding the course approximately one week prior to the course. Substitutions allowed with notice by 5/16/2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 5/16/2023. Cancellations between 5/16/2023 and 5/23/2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 5/23/2023.
The links to the various invitations for the course will be unique to the user and cannot be shared. The links are for single, individual use only. If more than one occurrence of an individual’s name is on the attendee list for the webinar through Zoom platform all instances of that person’s name will be removed from the webinar with no refund. The webinar and its associated links are for single, individual use only.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions about this course to:
KariAnn DeServi, MEd
Director of Education, ABSA
866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
