Examine technical aspects and how to ship infectious substances by air (Division 6.2).

Available as: Distance-learning course with online examination
Duration: 8-10  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
• Review the current Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines based on the latest IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual
• Use our step-by step workbook with the current Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines publication
• Promote safe and efficient handling practices in the workplace
• Facilitate shipments by ensuring 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.

To successfully pass the on-line exam, the student must achieve a grade of 80% or higher.

Upon successful completion of the on-line exam, the student will be provided with an e-certificate that they can print for their own records.