Infectious Substances Transport

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

This course is recommended for 'Personnel Responsible for Preparing Dangerous Goods' as per IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with functions 7.1 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'. | Previously covered under categories 1, 2 & 3.

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Shipping infectious substances can be an intimidating task when looking at the multitude
of classification, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation and handling requirements. In accordance with Division 6.2 – Category A and B requirements, this course will keep you compliant with regulations for shipping infectious substances, such as those used in medical research and diagnostic fields. This course will teach you the skills to handle potentially dangerous pathogens, process all of the correct documentation, and reduce risks to yourself and those around you.

Course code: DGC009VEEN01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

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In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

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

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Classification of infectious substances
• Labelling, documentation, and handling of infectious substances
• Emergency procedures for infectious substances
• IATA Infectious Substances Shipping Regulations manual
• Key issues involved in the shipping of infectious substances

Activities

• Interactive exercises on completion of the Shipper's Declaration for Infectious Substances
• Group discussions

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the latest valid IATA Infectious Substances Shipping Regulations (ISSR) manual in e-book format. It is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties.

This course is recommended for:

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

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.
Please note: This certificate is valid for 24 months.