Transportation of Biomedical Substances
Transportation of biomedical substances or diagnostic specimens is regulated for all modes of transport. Specific classification and packaging requirements must be met. These standards are accepted and enforced worldwide in order to prevent the spread of diseases.
We offer three levels of training in order to meet specific industry needs. All these programs include air (FedEx) and ground transport. These courses can also used as a refresher program which is required every 24 months for air and 36 months for ground.
Shippers or Carriers: BIO-101 (categories A, B and exempt specimens)
This is our most complete training.
Target audience
Aimed at medical personnel preparing shipments (air, ground and FedEx) of biomedical substances (highly infectious and cultures) with or without dry ice. It includes practical exercises and examples.
Course Outline
- Legal responsibilities;
- Classification of biomedical substances (shipping description) based on the new A and B categories;
- Packaging requirements (TC-1A and TC-1B);
- Air and United Nations (UN) specification packaging;
- Marking and labelling of packages;
- Shipper's declaration for dangerous goods and air waybill;
- Placards required (overview);
- Spill reports;
- State and operator variations (USA and Canada in particular);
- Exemptions (exempt human/animal specimens);
Duration
4.5 hours
Shippers: BIO-102 (category B and exempt specimens only - air and ground)
This is our most popular biomedical course which covers most needs. It is aimed at medical personnel preparing shipments (air, ground and FedEx) of biomedical substances (category B and exempt specimens only) with or without dry ice.
Target audience
Medical research personnel, traveling nurses, clinic workers, doctors and carriers.
Course Outline
- Legal responsibilities;
- Classification of biomedical substances (shipping description) based on A and B categories and exempt specimens;
- Packaging requirements (TC-1A and TC-1B);
- Marking and labelling of packages;
- Documentation;
- Spill reports;
- State and airline variations (USA and Canada in particular);
- Exemptions (exempt human/animal specimens);
- Dry Ice.
Duration
3 hours
Shippers: BIO-105 (non-infected specimens only and dry ice - air and ground)
This is our simplest biomedical course which covers shipment preparation for uninfected samples (diagnostic specimens) with or without dry ice. Each student will receive a copy of the course material, our new reference pocket-book, our compliance pocket guide and a training certificate.
Target audience
Medical research personnel, traveling nurses, clinic workers, doctors and carriers.
Course Outline
- Legal responsibilities;
- Classification of biomedical substances (shipping description) based on A and B categories and exempt specimens;
- Packaging requirements (TC-1A and dry ice);
- Marking of packages;
- Documentation;
- Exemptions (exempt human/animal specimens).
Duration
2.5 hours