Learn the technical aspects about shipping infectious substances by air (Division 6.2 - Category A and B).

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 2 days (16 hours)
Recommended level: Entry-level and Professional
Prerequisites: None

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Apply the technical aspects of shipping infectious substances by air
• Reference the current Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines based on the most recent IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual
• Use our step-by step workbook in conjunction with the current Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines publication
• Promote safe and efficient handling practices in the workplace
• Facilitate shipments with compliance

This course is recommended for:

• Medical personnel
• Laboratory personnel shipping viruses for research purposes
• Airline cargo acceptance agents and freight forwarders
• Pharmaceutical company employees

• Classification, labeling, documentation, handling and emergency procedures for Infectious Substances
• Interactive exercises on proper completion of the Shipper's Declaration for Infectious Substances to ensure shipment compliance with Dangerous Goods Legislation
• Application of the current edition of the Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines manual
• Discussions of key issues involved in the shipping of infectious substances

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams.

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