Tuesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 5, 2024, 11:30 PM – 1:30 PM CDT
6V. Disposal of Research Animal Carcasses
Carrie Ensrud, MBA, University of Wisconsin—Madison, Madison, WI
Stephanie Kutz, MS, University of Wisconsin—Madison, Madison, WI
This course will focus on research-based, unique scenarios presented with animals in research and diagnostic environments. Course topics include: composting, incineration, rendering challenges, carcass movement, unique agent requirements, complex variety of animal species (large, small, wildlife, companion, research, diagnostic), mixed hazard waste issues. The attendees will see strategies to assess risk and apply best practices and regulatory requirements to common and diverse situations. Course will be interactive, with breakout sessions and real-world examples.
Objectives:
- Develop, evaluate, and document waste and carcass handling procedures for animals administered biohazardous agents and materials
- Develop procedures and practices to prevent release of infectious materials related to animal carcass disposal
- Identify the steps in the coordination of stakeholders for animal carcass disposal requirements
Suggested Background: None
Target Audience: Animal Caretakers, All Safety Professionals, Experienced Biosafety Professionals
Audience Level: Intermediate
Course Length: 4 hours (two 2-hour live sessions)
This course has been approved for 0.5 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 4.50 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 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 Zoom attendee list or a name not of the roster, all instances will be removed from the webinar with no refund. The webinar and its associated links are for single, individual use only.
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 within a few days prior to the course. Substitutions allowed with notice by 9/04/2024. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations by 9/11/2024. Cancellations between 9/11/2024 and 9/18/2024 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 9/18/2024.
