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Respond to Incidents and Accidents in Biomedical Facilities/Laboratories
Programme Code: TGS-2024044668
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
Duration
2 Days
Date / Time
- 21/04/2025 , 22/04/2025 (Lecture)
- 24/04/2025 (Written Assessment)
- 28/04/2025 (Oral Assessment)
Course Dates are subject to change in accordance with SSG funding guidelines as of course commencement. Register your interest for the course and we will reach out to you when registration opens.
Programme Highlights
This course (BRMC 303) is designed for learners to get an in-depth understanding in managing of biosafety and biosecurity laboratory incidents and accidents, including response to emergency situations. The course will facilitate learners to familiarize with planning and responding to laboratory incidents in practical ways with some hands-on practice in the class.
This course aims to equip learners with the following insights:
- Plan and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deal with laboratory incidents and accidents.
- Conduct on-site assessment of incidents and accidents to determine appropriate immediate actions.
- Conduct post-incident investigation to establish probable causes of the event as well as appropriate recommendations.
- Report incidents and accidents to the appropriate party or authority in accordance with internal standard operating procedures and applicable legislations.
- Implement appropriate recommendations in accordance with internal standard operating procedures and applicable legislations.
- Monitor and review the effectiveness of recommendations to eliminate repeated incidents and accidents.
Update: 17 SDUs have been awarded to this short course (BRMC303)! 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:
- Incidents and Accidents
- Basic Concept of Responding to Laboratory Accidents/Incidents and Emergencies
- Accident/Incident Reporting System
- Developing Emergency Response Plan and Procedures
- Accident/Incident Investigation
- Impact on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to manage laboratory emergency situations
- Monitoring of Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA)
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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- 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: 28 Apr 2025 (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.
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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
$2,850
$2,850
$2,850
$2,850
$2,850
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$1,995
$1,995
$1,995
$1,995
Nett Course Fee
$2,850
$855
$855
$855
$855
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$256.50
$76.95
$76.95
$76.95
$76.95
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$3,106.50
$931.95
$931.95
$931.95
$931.95
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$570
–
$570
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$3,106.50
$931.95
$361.95
$931.95
$361.95
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.
4) Learners must pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion. Please note that learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet this requirement.
Eligible NUS E&A Staff may utilise their Skills Transformation Fund (STF) for this course. For more details, click here.
Application Deadline
Register your interest for the course and we will reach out to you when registration opens.
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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