Training determination table

The table below will help determine the training required by the IBC based on the biosafety level and category of materials used.

To register for the training:

  • Go to CITI Login
  • Click “Register”
  • Complete registration steps as directed, using The University of North Texas (Denton, TX) as your “Participating Institution”. Please use your current UNT email address to ensure your training will populate within the GRAMS system.
  • Note that the RCR Basic course option does not need to be selected during registration unless required by your project funding agency.
  • Once you have finalized registration, the courses you selected should appear on your main menu.
  • You and IBC Administration Office will receive a completion certificate upon successful completion of all required modules.

Training Requirements
If you work with the following
Training Requirements
Frequency

Working with any biological material

•    Initial Biosafety Training
•    Basic Introduction to Biosafety
•    Emergency and Incident Responses to Biohazard Spills and Releases
•    Personal Protective Equipment
•    Hazard Communication

An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work.

Biosafety Retraining as Annual Refresher required thereafter
 

Recombinant Research Materials 

Along with the above training you must also take –
NIH Recombinant DNA Guidelines

An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work


And then every 3 years

Work with Lab-specific biohazardours material

See your Lab Manager/Supervisor/PI for SOP and hands-on-training

An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work.


Refresher required whenever material or processes change
Training must be documented and performed annually.

Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials

Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials

An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work.

Animals

Animal Biosafety 


Plus, all trainings under Working with any biological material

An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work.


Annual Refresher required thereafter.

Nanotechnology Research

Nanotechnology 

An Initial Training Session is required prior to initiation of work.

Toxin or Select Agent (exempt quantities only)

•    Select Agents, Biosecurity and Bioterrorism
•    USDA Permits
•    Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)

Contact the Biosafety Officer before working with these agents. An IBC approval must be in place before starting this project or ordering the toxin/Select Agent or undertaking this training
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