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SUMMARY:Principles & Practices of Biosafety®\, San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Principles & Practices of Biosafety® will introduce the essential elements of biosafety and provide extensive resource lists for use after the course. Interactive exercises will be used throughout to provide hands-on experience and to encourage networking and problem-solving among participants and instructors.  \nObjectives\nAt the end of the course each participant will be able to: \n\nDescribe potentially hazardous biological materials\, the risks associated with their use\, and the means to minimize risk and to protect against or prevent release or exposure\nDiscuss ways to provide effective technical expertise in situations involving potentially hazardous biological materials\nIdentify\, locate\, and efficiently use key biosafety resources
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LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown\, 601 Pacific Highway\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Principles & Practices of Biosafety®
DESCRIPTION:ABSA INTERNATIONAL\nPrinciples & Practices of Biosafety®\nMarch 10-15\, 2024\nEmbassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown\nSan Diego\, CA \nRegistration for this offering is currently closed. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist for early notification for the next session\, please contact the ABSA Office at info@absa.org. Having your name on the waitlist does NOT guarantee you a seat in the next offering. \nDownload the FlyerA COMPREHENSIVE\, INTERACTIVE 5-DAY COURSEPrinciples & Practices of Biosafety® will introduce the essential elements of biosafety and provide extensive resource lists for use after the course. Interactive exercises will be used throughout to provide hands-on experience and to encourage networking and problem-solving among participants and instructors. Sessions begin at 8:00 am each day and end with a roundtable discussion between 5:15 and 5:30 pm with two coffee breaks and lunch provided. The Friday session will end at approximately 4:00 pm. \nOBJECTIVESAt the end of the course each participant will be able to: \n\nDescribe potentially hazardous biological materials\, the risks associated with their use\, and the means to minimize risk and to protect against or prevent release or exposure\nDiscuss ways to provide effective technical expertise in situations involving potentially hazardous biological materials\nIdentify\, locate\, and efficiently use key biosafety resources\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?This course is designed for persons who are entering the profession and those with up to three year’s experience in biosafety. It is also suitable for persons who supervise biosafety professionals and for those who will benefit from additional knowledge of biosafety as a complement to their primary responsibilities. \nPhoto from the July 2023 course in PittsburghPast CoursesFuture PPB infoJuly 7-12\, 2024 – Denver\, CO \n\nOne of the best experiences in my life! Highly recommend this class. \nPPB Attendee\nOverall a great course and very informative. A lot had to do with the instructors who had great chemistry and worked well together and kept us entertained. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nAfter many years working in the EH&S field along biosafety professionals but without a biosafety foundation of my own\, this course was extraordinarily useful in developing my knowledge. \nPPB Attendee\nThis course was one of the best workshop/course that I have taken in my career. Well organized and engaging. \nPPB Attendee\nThe course was very well organized. I liked how different teachers were teaching within their fields. This is definitely a course I will recommend to others in the field that need it. \nJuly 2023 Attendee\, Your Content Goes Here\nIt was very educational and interactive course. Will recommend it for all new biosafety professionals. \nPPB Attendee\nWell organized team of subject matter experts with a broad knowledge base – everyone brings something to the table! \nPPB Attendee\nThe course was well organized and coordinated by highly experience\, seasoned and dedicated facilitators/instructors. \nJuly 2023 Attendee\, Your Content Goes Here\nExcellent course! The highlight of the training sessions were the interactive sessions. All the instructors took time out to answer your questions. \nPPB Attendee\nThis course should be included in the continuing education plans of anyone working in the biocontainment industry. \nPPB Attendee\nThank you so much for the wonderful course. I have learned a lot and feel a little more confident in being a Biosafety Officer. \nPPB Attendee\nThe course was very informative and comprehensive. The instructors were helpful and generous with their expertise. \nJUL 2021 PPB Attendee\nI really loved this course! I learned so much that I will take back to my facility. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nThank you so much for the wonderful course. I have learned a lot and feel a little more confident in being a Biosafety Officer. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nHighly informative and well organized. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nVery well done course. It is obvious the instructors are professionals in their field with the ability to train as well. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nThe course was fantastic. I have met a ton of great people and made great networking connections. This was the best conference I have been to. I actually learned about the topics and was able to meet new colleagues.  \nJuly 2023 Attendee\, Your Content Goes Here\nAppreciated the real-world experiences the instructors brought to the class. \nJUL 2021 PPB Attendee\nLoved the instructors and the fact they were so passionate about the course. They truly did their best to find the most effective and interesting ways to teach us. \nPPB Attendee\nThank you so much for presenting this course. Had a great time\, made some connections\, and learned a lot! \nJUL 2021 PPB Attendee\nTaking part in PPB has provided a sound network of shared goals and outreach with other biosafety professionals that will last a lifetime. \nPPB AttendeeCOURSE FACULTY (not all listed faculty may serve as instructors at this offering)Patrick Condreay\, PhD\, RBP(ABSA)\nDrew Fayram\, MS\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\nNatasha Griffith\, MS\, RBP(ABSA)\nBrandon Hatcher\, PhD\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\nSunny Hoffman\, RBP(ABSA)\nPaul Jennette\, MS\, PE\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\nPaul Meechan\, PhD\, MPH\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\nJeffrey Owens\, MS\, MPH\, CBSP(ABSA)\nCarrie Smith\, PhD\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\nDee Zimmerman \n  \n  \nAGENDA (subject to change)Monday\, March 11\n\n\nMolecular Biology\nIntroduction to Pathogenic Microbiology\nRisk Assessment\n\nTuesday\, March 12\n\n\nHuman Source Materials & Mammalian Cell Lines\nResearch Animals & Allergens\nBiocontainment Equipment\nCourse Dinner (6:30 to 9:00 pm)\n\nWednesday\, March 13\n\n\nBiocontainment Facilities\nBiocontainment Practices\nBiocontainment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\n\nThursday\, March 14\n\n\nDecontamination\nDisposal\nEmergency Response\nBiosecurity\n\nFriday\, March 15\n\n\nShipment and Transfer of Biological Materials\nStrategies for Effective Biosafety Management & Communication\n\nCOURSE FEESABSA Members: $2\,550\nNonmembers: $2\,760 \nParticipation is limited to 48 students. \nCourse fees include: \n\nFive full days of interactive instruction from a diversity of well-respected biological safety professionals.\nInstructor’s handouts\, key resource lists\, and a variety of critical biosafety information and resources.\nLunch\, beverages\, and snacks for all course days.\nWelcome Reception on Sunday evening and Class Dinner on Tuesday evening (subject to change).\n\nConfirmed\, paid participants will be sent detailed information about the course\, location\, and other items of interest. Substitutions allowed with notice by June 2\, 2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations received before June 2\, 2023. Cancellations between June 2 2023 and June 9\, 2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be given after June 9\, 2023. Cancelation fees may be waived if there is a waiting list and a replacement can be made – 15% processing fee will apply. \nACCOMMODATIONSA block of rooms has been reserved for ABSA International at the \nEmbassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown\n601 Pacific Hwy\nSan Diego\, CA 92101\n(619) 239-2400\n$219/night plus tax \nBooking early allows us to make sure that all participants receive the same discounted rates.\nThe block of rooms will be available until February 2\, 2024. \nReserve your room now!CONTACT HOURSThis course is approved for 36.50 P.A.C.E.® contact hours. ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. In order to receive P.A.C.E. ® credit\, attendees must stay until the Friday session ends. \n\nExcellent foundation course for the beginning biosafety professional\, welcoming to a wide mix of professional backgrounds. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to establish themselves in the field\, or working on implementing a biosafety risk management program at their institution. \nPPB Attendee\nI really enjoyed the course. I come from a limited background in biosafety and feel as though I walked out of the course with a much greater feel and understanding of those things I encounter in our biosafety laboratories. \nPPB Attendee\nABSA Principles and Practices in Biosafety® Course is a great learning experience for biosafety professional. The subjects covered are broad\, deep\, and practical\, and the instructors are highly knowledgeable\, engaging\, and funny. \nPPB Attendee\nThis is by far the best offsite training I’ve ever gone as a student and/or professional! So much learning and so much fun at the same time! It’s a very unique and special faculty group! \nPPB Attendee\nThis training was very valuable because it helped me see how much I already know\, learn in more detail about things that I knew but superficially. The fact that the modules were presented by very experienced professionals gave me a sense of great appreciation for the Biosafety and Biosecurity program and willing to participate and be more active in the program \nPPB Attendee\nABSA’s Principles and Practices of Biosafety® is the best comprehensive source of biosafety that I have encountered. It came highly recommended and it lived up to its name. The interactive exercises and the information that was provided to us will serve me as reference material for months and years to come. Thank you so much to the ABSA team for making this a great learning experience! \nPPB Attendee\nGreat course providing the basics of biosafety for biosafety professionals\, Outstanding instruction and important practical examples/information to help biosafety professionals to be successful and build an effective biosafety program! \nPPB Attendee\nSuch a wonderful course that will really help me as a new professional in the biosafety field. The interactive exercises were beneficial to apply the course knowledge to practice and experience what it’s like to work with others to make risk assessments and decisions. \nJUL 2021 PPB Attendee\nThis was the best training course I have ever taken. Each instructor was great in how they could relay the material and bring their own perspectives to the course. I have never seen a group of instructors with that kind of chemistry together to build off each other through the week – this I also belive helpd the group itself mesh really well. The interactive exercises added a tone to the learning experience. They were challenging but also having a short time frame for most of them helped keep us at task while also creating a bit of a stress that we will see in the field. I also greatly appreciated the approachability of the instructors; having chances to interact outside of the class was great and helped break down the walls that can be present in trainings to be able to better approach each person during the week. I cannot give enough thanks to each instructor. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nI wanted to thank you again for an entertaining and informative week. I had a great time and wanted to let you know\, the training and resources provided has made a difference in how I view and approach biorisk management. \nPPB Attendee\nI appreciate the knowledge and stories shared and I am extremely excited to bring this knowledge back to my department. I am new to biosafety and this course truly helped me understand more about it. \nPPB Attendee
URL:https://absa.org/event/principles-practices-of-biosafety-san-diego/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown\, 601 Pacific Highway\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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