This course is designed for anyone new to these regulations. It is a comprehensive program designed to take the student through 7 Steps to Compliance© and the basic requirements for transporting biological substances. This course is ideal for hospital staff, medical clinic personnel, researches, or nurses involved in preparing biological shipments.

YOU WILL REQUIRE A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS TO COMPLETE THIS TRAINING.

This content developer is recognized by the International Competency Assessment Board (I-CAB) for its expertise in this subject matter and is listed as a competency development resource for I-CAB assessment participants.

Overview of TDG and IATA regulations
7 Steps to Compliance©
Use of the Transportation of Dangerous goods and the IATA manuals
Classification of dangerous goods according to TDG and IATA
Using the Lists of Dangerous Goods
Selection of the shipping description
Packaging requirements
UN specification packaging
Selection of packaging
Marking and labeling
Transport documents
Placarding
Loading and segregation
Reporting requirements
Exceptions and special cases
Security awareness
Quiz

Approximately 2 hours

Testing conducted at the end of this online Transport of Infectious Substances course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course four times if the pass mark is not achieved. Supplemental materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.