Novel and Dangerous Pathogens Training

Applied Principles and Practices of Containment Level 3 - Refresher Workshop

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Who is this course aimed at?

The course is aimed at scientists currently working in Containment Level 3 (CL3) and who have previously attended the introductory course (not employed within PHE).

What is the course about?

The aim of this course is to refresh and build on the knowledge and experience that scientists developed since attending the course ‘An Introduction to the Principles and Practices of working at safely ACDP Containment level 3’. The course will revisit key aspects of the theory covered in the introductory course and provide updates. An interactive e-learning module which accompanies the course will also be used to refresh and assess knowledge. There will be opportunities for practical sessions and discuss application of the theory, challenges and 'hot topics' with experts in the field over the two day workshop.

There is also an optional 3rd day, a chance for the delegates to attend a "Train the Trainer for CL3" workshop, which will enable the delegates to learn the basic skills and tools required to train other members of staff in the techniques and skills used in their laboratory.

What are the benefits of this course?

Practical sessions will provide delegates with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and experience during a range of scenarios, to include accidents and working practices. Practical work undertaken in this workshop simulates working at CL3 in a genuine CL3 laboratory, using Hazard Group 1 agents or non-toxic liquids and powders. A course work book will provide delegates with a means of personal assessment and provide evidence of their continual personal development. The course is IBMS CPD accredited.

Course overview

Theory

Infectious Diseases - Principles of Infection and prevention in the laboratory
Pathogen movements across boundaries and primary containment
Make safe - Waste and laboratory
Regulations - Laboratory and workers
Risk assessment

Practical Sessions

Accident scenarios
Pathogen movement scenarios
Transferring techniques to microbiological safety cabinets
Delegate feedback on issues and challenges

Workshop Outcomes

Delegates will be up to date in their knowledge of principles and practices of working at containment level 3 and able to apply them to practical sessions
Delegates will have reflected on their own CL3 abilities, knowledge and working practices and able to identify personal training needs
Delegates will be able ot apply their knowledge, skills and experience to areas of work unfamiliar to their current role at CL3>

Optional extra 1 day workshop - Containment Level 3 Train the Trainer for CL3

Who is this course aimed at?

The optional "Train the Trainer for CL3" day is aimed at those with a responsibility for management, training or supervision in CL3.

What is the course about?

The aim of the Train the Trainer optional day following the CL3 refresher workshop will examine best practice for training staff at CL3 and the skills needed by trainers to deliver training. Understanding the requirements for competent staff will be explored. Delegates will have the opportunity to perform training needs analysis and will have to practically demonstrate training others in an aspect of working at CL3.

What are the benefits of this course?

The Train the Trainer for CL3 will provide delegates with the opportunity to develop and discuss training programmes, demonstrate their ability to train others and discuss issues with experts in the field.

Course overview

Theory

Learning and development - identifying training needs
Competence - requirements, evidence and assessment
Training programmes - developing training activities

Practical Sessions

Develop a training activity
Train others in an aspect of working at CL3
Assessing training skills of self and others

Workshop Outcomes

Delegates will have the basic skills and tools required to train others to a consistent and appropriate standard in their own laboratories.
Delegates will be able to identify training needs of staff working at CL3
Delegates will be able to identify ways of assessing competency of staff to work at CL3

To book onto this 3rd day please choose the optional extra when booking.

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Optional extra 1 day workshop - Containment Level 3 Train the Trainer for CL3

Who is this course aimed at?

What is the course about?

What are the benefits of this course?

Course overview

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