The course is a combination of didactic presentations and practical exercises regarding the fundamentals of biosafety level 3. The course will cover classification of microorganisms, biosafety levels, risk assessment, personal protective equipment, and infectious research best practices and procedures. This course will be a pre-requisite to BSL-3 onsite training and medical clearance. The BSL-3 fundamentals training […]
Work in BSL3 laboratory
Viral Vector Training (Biosafety Level 2+)
This course is designed to teach researchers the safety concerns surrounding the use of viral vectors.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (BBP) Refresher
BBP Refresher may be completed: (a) In-house by PI as part of the Annual Safety Refresher. Use the checklist as a guide. OR (b) via The Bloodborne Pathogen and Aerosol Transmitted Disease Online Training as assigned by the PI.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (BBP)
Anyone working with or has the potential to be exposed to human or non-human primate blood, blood products, cell lines, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials must attend.
Principles of Biosafety (BIO) Lab-Specific Training
This course covers safe practices for handling and containment of biological materials including human blood, human pathogens, recombinant DNA, and biological toxins.
General Lab Safety Training
The course covers hazardous materials, lab hazards, engineering and administrative controls, personal protective equipment, and hazardous waste management. Anyone working in USC laboratories must attend. High school students must complete the course and provide a signed Parent Consent Form to their USC research advisors prior to working in USC laboratories.