Good Biosafety and Biosecurity Practices when Working with Experimental Animals

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