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Carriage of Infectious & Biological Substances by Air, Road & Sea
A specialised course designed for organisations in biotech, research and clinical trials, delegates will be certified to transport infectious, diagnostic and biological substances by air, road & sea.
Course Overview
Providing in depth training on the complexities and intricacies of shipping biological and infectious substances, this course is designed for organisations moving infectious samples and those conducting clinical trials. The course presents a cost and time effective option for those whose involvement in dangerous goods is limited to these substances. Successful candidates receive two certificates of competence, one for air valid for two years, (after which they must revalidate their qualification), and another for road & sea.
CAA
Civil Aviation Authority Approved
Training
Training includes transport of dry ice
Loan copy
Loan copy of the latest IATA (air), ADR (road) / IMDG (sea) Dangerous Goods Regulations Manuals Included
Length
3 modules (online)
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Classify category A and category B infectious substances, patient specimens and exempt shipments under the IATA, ADR and IMDG Dangerous Goods Regulations
Identify the relevant information to the shipping of infectious and biological substances in the IATA, ADR and IMDG Dangerous Goods Regulations
Correctly package, mark, and label category A and category B consignments with and without dry ice in compliance with IATA, ADR & IMDG regulations
Correctly complete dangerous goods documentation for infectious and biological substance shipments.
Course Content
- Introduction to the IATA, ADR & IMDG regulations
- Hazard Classes
- Classification, Proper shipping names and UN numbers – UN 2814, UN 2900, UN 3373, UN 3245 plus UN 1845 (Dry ice or carbon dioxide sold)
- Genetically modified microorganisms (GMOs)
- Packing Groups
- Mixed Packing
- Package marking and testing
- Marking and labelling
- Overpacks
- Documentation – shipper’s declaration
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Clinical trial professionals
Universities
Hospitals
Medical research organisations
Freight forwarders
Pharmeceutical companies
Logistic teams at scientific organisations and universities
Course Dates
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| Start Date | Finish Date | Duration | Location | Fee | Course Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2025 | 05/02/2025 | 3 Modules | Live Online | £510.00 | |
| 06/05/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 3 Modules | Live Online | £510.00 | |
| 14/07/2025 | 16/07/2025 | 3 Modules | Live Online | £510.00 | |
| 08/09/2025 | 10/09/2025 | 3 Modules | Live Online | £510.00 | |
| 17/11/2025 | 19/11/2025 | 3 Modules | Live Online | £510.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions?
How long does the certificate last?
Delegates receive two certificates on completion of this course; an air certificate lasting two years, and a road & sea certificate.
I just ship biological substances. Is this course right for me?
Yes this course covers both biological and infectious substance shipments. Please make sure you let your trainer know as we can provide you with a different exam at the end of the course (solely covering biological substances and dry ice).
I only ship dry ice with non-hazardous goods inside. Should I take this course?
Dry ice forms a small element of this training course, so if you’re only shipping dry ice and no infectious or biological substances, please get in touch as we can deliver a half day course on an in-house basis, which will be solely focused on dry ice.
I am already qualified in the transport of dangerous goods. Do I need to take a separate infectious substances training course?
If you have an in-date certificate for the transport of all dangerous goods by air, then you are already in practice qualified to ship infectious and diagnostic substances. However, the course you will have taken will have been more general as it will have covered all forms of dangerous goods.
Is the exam taken on the course?
Yes, there is an exam for the air portion of the course. It will take place towards the end of the training course. There is no exam for road & sea training.
How does the exam work online?
We will ship you an exam paper in a tamper proof envelope that you will open on-camera in-front of our trainer. When the test concludes you will put the exam back in the sealed envelope.
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