Ensuring the safe transportation of biological specimens and infectious substances is as important as ever. Eduwhere is pleased to be able to offer our Shipping Infectious Substances for IATA and DOT training course to medical personnel, lab techs, and anyone who might be involved at any stage in the shipping process for infectious substances or diagnostic specimens. Since these kinds of shipments can pose a significant safety concern to both people and the environment by their biological or infectious nature, it’s crucial to make sure the necessary precautions are taken to keep the materials safely contained and prevent unwanted exposure.
Our Shipping Infectious Substances (IATA & DOT) course is designed to meet the training requirements set out in 49 CFR 172 Subpart H and Section 1.5 of the IATA DGR, and covers topics for both air and ground shipments including selecting proper packaging, marks, and labels for dangerous goods shipments, and specifically addresses packaging requirements for shipments containing dry ice, often used to preserve infectious substances while in transit. The course addresses the four main training requirements set out by IATA and DOT: General awareness/familiarization training, Function-specific training, Safety training, and Security Awareness Training. Our training should function as a guide to assist you in safely preparing certain dangerous goods for transport.
We hope our Shipping Infectious Substances course can help you safely ship infectious substances and diagnostic specimens so you can keep doing what you do best.