Establish, Implement and Maintain Biorisk Management System for Biomedical Laboratories

Programme Code: TGS-2022014092

SFC-Eligible

Mode of Delivery

On-Campus

Duration

2 Days

Date / Time

  • 25/04/2024 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Lecture Day 1)
  • 26/04/2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Lecture Day 1.5)
  • 29/04/2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Assessment)

Registration for Intake 4: 20 November 2023 - 29 February 2024. Registration extended till 14 March 2024. Registrations for Intake 4 is now closed, register your interest for the next intake.

Programme Highlights

This course (BRMC 302) allows learners to have an in-depth understanding of every aspect of the laboratory Biorisk Management (BRM) System, consisting of the four main phases of Plan, Do, Check and Act (PDCA) cycle for continuous improvement. This course also covers laboratory certification and accreditation processes including certification of containment facilities (e.g., BSL-3) by Ministry of Health. 

This course aims to equip learners with the following insights:

  • Set up and implement a laboratory Biorisk Management (BRM) System
  • Assess/evaluate and monitor of BRM performance through laboratory inspections and audits.
  • Review of BRM system peformance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Laboratory Accreditation and Certification

Update: 13 SDUs have been awarded to this short course (BRMC302)! 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

Biosafety professionals, laboratory managers, biomedical science researchers and other professionals who manage workplace safety in biomedical and clinical laboratories.

Trainer Profile

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Dr Sabai Phyu

Dr Tessy Joseph

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Course Agenda

Topics:

  • Leadership and Commitments
  • Planning (Plan of PDCA)
  • Operations (Do of PDCA)
  • Operation Support
  • Checking (Check of PDCA)- Assessing and monitoring of BRM performance
  • Review of BRM System Performance (Check of PDCA)
  • Continual Improvement of BRM System (Act of PDCA)
  • Laboratory Accreditations
  • Laboratory Audit/Certification

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. 

Pre-Course Assessment Session   

  • 9 Jan 2024 (12pm – 1pm) via Zoom
  • 5 Mar 2024 (12pm – 1pm) via Zoom
  • 19 Mar 2024 (12pm – 1pm) via Zoom
  • 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

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

  • Date: 30 Apr 2024 AM (Time TBC)

Awards and Certification

Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion* by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

*Participants must fulfil at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components, to be eligible for SSG funding.

Professional Biorisk Management Course Certificate will be awarded to participants who have successfully completed and passed all 6 advanced-level short courses:

Completion of the Professional Biorisk Management Course offered by the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, is recognised as the required training qualification for persons who are interested to take on the role of a ‘Biosafety Coordinator’ under the Biological Agents and Toxins Act, Ministry of Health, Singapore.

The above short courses can be completed and stacked within 3 years, to be eligible for a Professional Biorisk Management Course Certificate.

 

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Course Fee

 

International Participants

Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger

Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2

Singapore PR

Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3

Full Programme Fee

$1,950

$1,950

$1,950

$1,950

$1,950

Less: SSG Grant Amount4

$1,365

$1,365

$1,365

$1,365

Nett Course Fee

$1,950

$585

$585

$585

$585

9% GST on Nett Course Fee

$175.50

$52.65

$52.65

$52.65

$52.65

Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST

$2,125.50

$637.65

$637.65

$637.65

$637.65

Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes

$390

$390

Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes

$2,125.50

$637.65

$247.65

$637.65

$247.65

Kindly note that the nett course fee will be subjected to 9% GST in 2024.

1) All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.

2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.

3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.

Learners must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components, to be eligible for SSG funding.

Eligible NUS E&A Staff may utilise their Skills Transformation Fund (STF) for this course. For more details, click here

Application Deadline

Registration for Intake 4 will open on 20 November 2023 – 29 February 2024.  

Registration has been extended till 14 March 2024

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.

 

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