Covers principles of identifying, assessing, and managing biological risks in medical settings, ensuring safety for healthcare workers, patients, and the community through effective biorisk management systems.
What You will Learn From This course
Understand key concepts of biosafety and biosecurity
Identify and assess biological hazards and risks
Implement risk mitigation strategies in clinical/lab settings
Develop or improve a biorisk management plan for your workplace
Course Curriculum
Medical Biorisk Assessment and Management
Medical Biorisk Assessment and Management (Test)
Requirements
Background in healthcare, lab sciences, or public health
Basic understanding of infection prevention and control
Willingness to engage in risk analysis and safety planning
Description
This course introduces healthcare professionals to the core concepts of biorisk assessment and management. It focuses on identifying biological hazards, assessing risks, and applying appropriate control measures. Participants will learn about biosafety, biosecurity, containment practices, and emergency preparedness. The course promotes a risk-based approach to ensure safe handling of infectious agents in clinical and laboratory settings.