Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Risk Assessment and Risk Management

Programme Highlights

This course (BRMC 301) is designed to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding in principles of biorisk (biosafety/biosecurity) management system for containment laboratories, in terms of the AMP (Assessment, Mitigation and Performance) model. The main focus of the course is related to the “Assessment and Mitigation” parts of AMP model in biorisk management system. This course also covers relevant local and international legislations/standards/guidelines of biosafety/biosecurity, with an emphasis on local legislations and guidelines. Topics such as regulated biological agents, materials transport and transfer, dual use research concern, and various biosafety and biosecurity risk mitigation measures will also be covered in this course.

This course aims to equip learners with the following insights:

• Interpret and apply national and international biosafety and biosecurity standards, guidelines, and legislations
• Perform biorisk assessment by identifying hazards, determining risk levels and appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Plan and develop appropriate programmes for addressing biorisk, decontamination and waste management as well as occupational health to minimise incidents and accidents at the workplace
• Manage risks and threats as well as implement appropriate internal controls to maintain a safe and secure workplace
• Develop and integrate appropriate training and communication programmes to enhance staff readiness

Update: 20 SDUs have been awarded to this short course (BRMC301)! Intermediate Biorisk Management and Professional Biorisk Management short courses are now accredited by the Singapore Institution of Safety Officers CPD Board and accorded with SDUs. 

Overview of Intermediate Biorisk Management and Professional Biorisk Management Courses

To find out more about the Intermediate Biorisk Management Course and the Professional Biorisk Management Course administered by NUS Medicine BSL-3 Core Facility, click here. 

• If applying for all 6 Professional Biorisk Management courses (BRMC 301 – BRMC 306), you will need to submit separate applications for each course. 

Benefits of Attending

This course provided by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s Biosafety Level 3 Core Facility, will provide learners with a foundation in biorisk management. The knowledge and skills acquired from this short course will enable them to develop and implement a comprehensive biosafety and biosecurity management programme in biomedical laboratories of various industries (e.g. education, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biomedical sciences & technology).

Who Should Attend

Course Agenda

Topics:

• Laboratory Hazards and Risks
• Laboratory Biorisk related International Regulations/ Treaties and Intergovernmental Regulation/ Agreement, National Standard and Guidelines
• Singapore Legislations and Guidelines which are relevant to Laboratory Biosafety/ Biosecurity
• Transfer and Transport of Biological Agents and Materials
• Biorisk Management
• Biorisk Management Performance
• Biorisk Assessment and Risk Mitigation

Pre-Requisites and Assessment

Prerequisites:

• Degree or diploma in biomedical science or equivalent field with one year of laboratory experience OR
• Attended and passed the ‘Principles and Practices of Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity’ short course

Pre-course Assessment:

• A copy of individual’s latest CV/Resume and education qualification certificate(s) are required for submission during course registration.
• Successful registration does not equate to successful enrolment to the short course.
• A one-time Pre-course Assessment will be conducted for registered individuals who have met all other pre-requisites criteria to confirm the course enrolment.
• Applicants are to select only 1 Pre-course Assessment session in their online application. Details of the pre-course assessment session will be shared by the Biosafety Level 3 Core Facility team. 

• Only individuals who have passed the Pre-course Assessment will be receiving a course confirmation email from the administrator.
• Individuals who have not passed the Pre-course Assessment will be recommended to complete the Principles and Practices of Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity course before enrolment to any of the other advanced-level short courses.
   
   

Competency Assessment:

A. Main Assessment Mode
1. Written Exam: MCQ & Short Answer Question
2. Assignment

B. Oral Assessment* (only applicable if combined assessment scores (in A) is less than 90%)

Course Fee

Terms & Conditions / Cancellation Policy

1. The scheduled course run will proceed only if the minimum class size is met.
2. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course or change the venue due to unforeseen circumstances.
3. In the event of a cancellation and the fee has been paid, a full refund will be made to registrants.