We can now offer access to e-learning packages, including introductions to Class I Microbiological Safety Cabinets, Class II Biological Safety Cabinets and more recently Class III Microbiological Safety Cabinets.

As these courses are completed remotely they are available continually.

IT requirements: Access to Microsoft Edge, Chrome or Internet Explorer are recommended. Safari and Brave are also supported too.

Cost:The interactive e-learning course allows the delegate to complete the course in their own time, at their own place of work; the course is currently free for staff working in UKHSA and NHS laboratories and £70 for non-UKHSA staff. Please contact us at nadp.training@phe.gov.uk for more information or to get access to any of the e-learning modules.

Class I Microbiological Safety Cabinets

This e-learning course is designed for scientists who will be working with Class I Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) or refresher training for those currently working with Class I MSCs.

The course content has been carefully designed by the NADP Training team with input from experts in the field of Biosafety. It has been designed to be interactive to help the delegate retain information and engage with the content to make the course interesting as well as informative. The course includes assessments and a certificate of completion, which can be used to provide evidence of your continued professional development.

The aim of the e-learning course is to give the delegate a review of the function and safe working practices when using a Class I MSC.

• The internal and external features of a Class I MSC
• The functions of the cabinet, including how the filters are used to remove aerosols from within the cabinet and their efficiency
• The airflows, including the effects on the airflows caused by other people working in the laboratory, operator movements and equipment used in and near the cabinet
• Best practice to be used in the Class I MSC, including pre-use checks, good microbiological practice and what Personal Protective Equipment to use while working in the cabinet
• Which equipment and consumables are most appropriate to be used in the cabinet
• How to disinfect the cabinet and items coming out of the cabinet to keep all staff safe from laboratory acquired infection
• How to react in an emergency, in case of a spill or power outage while working in the cabinet

The course does not remove the need for specific practical training on the techniques and specific laboratory practices required to work safely in your laboratory.

Class II Biological Safety Cabinets

This e-learning course is designed for scientists who will be working with Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) or refresher training for those currently working with Class II BSCs.

The course content has been carefully designed by the NADP Training team with input from experts in the field of Biosafety. It has been designed to be interactive to help the delegate retain information and engage with the content to make the course interesting as well as informative. The course includes assessments and a certificate of completion, which can be used to provide evidence of your continued professional development.

The aim of the e-learning course is to give the delegate a review of the function and safe working practices when using a Class II BSC.

• The internal and external features of a Class II BSC
• The functions of the cabinet, including how the filters are used to remove aerosols from within the cabinet and their efficiency
• The airflows, including the effects on the airflows caused by other people working in the laboratory, operator movements and equipment used in and near the cabinet
• Best practice to be used in the Class II BSC, including pre-use checks, good microbiological practice and what Personal Protective Equipment to use while working in the cabinet
• Which equipment and consumables are most appropriate to be used in the cabinet
• How to disinfect the cabinet and items coming out of the cabinet to keep all staff safe from laboratory acquired infection
• How to react in an emergency, in case of a spill or power outage while working in the cabinet

The course does not remove the need for specific practical training on the techniques and specific laboratory practices required to work safely in your laboratory.