National Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Training Program About Us Our Services BSL-3 Training Center Meet Our Team Testimonials Courses Laboratory Training Laboratory Operations, Maintenance & Verification Laboratory Certified Trainer Program First Responders & Emergency Management Training Onsite Training Resources & FAQ Contact Us Training Program Interest Form BSL-3 4-day Laboratory Training The UC Irvine training team has designed this course to be a flexible, welcoming environment for all biosafety researchers, professionals and staff. This training will allow you to practice hands-on, in a real-life BSL-3 laboratory without the risk of exposure to anything hazardous. Home Research Core Facilities Core Facilities > National Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Training Program Core Facilities > National Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Training Program > Courses Core Facilities > National Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Training Program > Courses > Laboratory Training Course Details Laboratory Training is a four-day intensive in-person training aimed to prepare both new and current staff with the fundamental skills for working in BSL-3 laboratories. It combines hands on practical exercises with classroom instruction. Trainees practicing in our BSL-3 Training Laboratory BSL-3 Training Instructor Training Instructor discussing BSL-3 Emergency Response Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Course Topics Covered Review of biosafety principles and levels Risk assessment and management Waste management Laboratory management Safety procedures Emergency management Biosafety cabinet practices and procedures Small and large spill decontamination Donning and doffing PPE Laboratory operations and preventative maintenance Data and material management Inventory and records management Biosecurity Also available: One-day Annual Refresher Training for experienced laboratory staff. Continuing education units are provided through The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Professional Acknowledgement for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E) and ABSA International Credential Maintenance Program. Training Objectives and Fees Course Objectives Review key biosafety and biosecurity principles in line with guidance documents like the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, Select Agent Regulations, NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules, etc. Apply BSL-3 best practices while perform hands-on tasks within our BSL-3 Training Center Identify different types of high-level BSL-3 PPE and practice with multiple donning and doffing sessions Training Registration Fees UC Personnel: $150 Refundable registration required Academic/Government: $2,660 Corporate: $2,795 Course materials and daily lunch/snacks are included in the course registration fee. Request More Information Want to learn more? Fill out our National BSL-3 Training Program Interest Form to receive details about our courses and registration. BSL-3 Training Program Information Request Form Testimonials The course is a great introduction to BSL-3 laboratories, practices, and administration. The instructional team is outstanding with extensive practical and theoretical knowledge on BSL-3 facility operations. Course design is well thought out and combination of classroom learning with practical hands on activities provides a unique experience. – January 2025 I really enjoyed this course! While it's advertised as an intensive, it was an engaging and fun course to do that doesn't feel like an "intensive!" Highly recommend to anyone interested in high-level containment work! – April 2024 Have Questions? Need more information about our program? We're here to help. Contact Us