Biosafety Level 2 Training for Select Agent Registered BSL2 Laboratories
This course will provide trainees with the principles of biosafety, best lab practices, a basic knowledge and understanding of laboratory equipment, and incident response procedures to successfully conduct research in a UTMB Select Agent Registered BSL2
laboratory.
Animal Biosafety Level 2 Training
This course provides trainees with the principles of biosafety along with techniques that are necessary to safely conduct research in an ABSL2 facility.
- The theoretical module (presentation and exam) is provided by DOB to ensure a consistent message regarding biosafety and emergency response.
- The practicum can be completed with ARC, DOB or the PI. Within the registration, the trainee can choose one of the three options (ARC, Biosafety, PI) for the practical training.
Biosafety Level 3 Training
This course will offer students an in-depth understanding of biosafety principles, practices and techniques that are necessary to successfully conduct research in an BSL3 laboratory.
Animal Biosafety Level 3 Training
This course builds on the principles of biosafety learned in ABSL2 and provides a greater understanding of biosafety along with techniques that are necessary to safely conduct research in an ABSL3 facility.
The course includes both a theoretical module and practicum provided by DOB.
PAPR Training
The course includes both a theoretical module and practicum provided by DOB. The practicum includes donning/doffing with PPE, entry/exit procedures, and incident response and reporting.
Biosafety Level 4 Training
The BSL4 training program provides training on facility specific emergency response, facility design, safe work practices, and facility operations. The BSL4 training program is a collaborative effort between biological safety staff, biocontainment engineers,
laboratory directors and principal investigators. BSL3 Training is a prerequisite for this course. Please contact us at Biotrain@utmb.edu for this specialized training program
Animal Biosafety Level 4 Training
Completion of BSL4 training is a prerequisite for this course. Contact us at Biotrain@utmb.edu to discuss and schedule this specialized training.
Nonhuman Primate Training
This course is mandatory for staff that will have direct or indirect contact with nonhuman primates. The training required is based on the type of work being performed. This course requires additional medical clearance from Employee Health.
- The theoretical module (presentation and exam) is provided by DOB to ensure a consistent message regarding biosafety and emergency response.
- The practicum is provided by ARC.