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Good Biosafety and Biosecurity Practices when Working with Experimental Animals
Programme Code: TGS-2022014096
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
Duration
1 Day
Date / Time
- 21/05/2024 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Lecture)
- 23/05/2024 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 306) is designed to allow learners to have an in-depth understanding of biosafety practices related to laboratory animal experiments and relevant national /international standards/guidelines for experimental animals’ care and use.
This course aims to equip learners with the following insights:
- Identify and assess hazards and risks associated with animals and agents to determine appropriate laboratory containment level
- Plan and develop appropriate programmes for addressing biorisk as well as the import, export and quarantine of animals and agents in accordance with national and international biosafety standards, guidelines and legislations
- Plan and develop appropriate programmes for addressing decontamination, waste and pest management as well as occupational health to minimise incidents and accidents at the workplace.
- Assist in resolving conflicts between biocontainment and animal welfare in order to ensure ethical and humane care and use of animals
Update: 10 SDUs have been awarded to this short course (BRMC306)! 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.
Course Agenda
Topics:
- Animal Models and Use in Research
- Animal Care, Welfare and Use
- Guidelines and Legislations
- Hazards and Risks
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.
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Pre-Course Assessment Session |
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- 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%)
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Date: 24 May 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.
A Professional Biorisk Management Course Certificate will be awarded to participants who have successfully completed and passed all 6 advanced-level short courses:
- BRMC 301 – LBBRARM
- BRMC 302- EIMBMSBL
- BRMC 303 – RIABFL
- BRMC 304 – CPPDCMCCF
- BRMC 305 – SISUBCACLSE
- BRMC 306 – GBBPWEA
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.
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
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$1,050
$1,050
$1,050
$1,050
Nett Course Fee
$1,500
$450
$450
$450
$450
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$135
$40.50
$40.50
$40.50
$40.50
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$1,635
$490.50
$490.50
$490.50
$490.50
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$300
–
$300
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$1,635
$490.50
$190.50
$490.50
$190.50
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
- The scheduled course run will proceed only if the minimum class size is met.
- We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course or change the venue due to unforeseen circumstances.
- In the event of a cancellation and the fee has been paid, a full refund will be made to registrants.
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