National Biosafety Level 3 Training Program A Designated University of California Center of Excellence Home Research Core Facilities BSL-3 > National Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Training Program Welcome Our program is designed to provide essential training on laboratory practices and procedures for individuals working in or around high-containment facilities, ensuring safety and compliance through both practical and theoretical learning. Explore what our program has to offer. About Us Our Courses Resources & FAQ Contact Us Integrated Training for High Containment BSL-3 Laboratories UCI's high-containment laboratory training program provides courses for all personnel groups, including laboratory staff, biosafety professionals, first responders and operations & maintenance personnel. Gain practical experience in a functioning BSL-3 laboratory environment without risking exposure to hazardous materials. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Donn & Doff PPE Work in a Biosafety Cabinet Review BSL-3 Best Practices with the use of GloGerm Perform Spill Clean Ups and more! Courses Offered Our training methods focus on a core concept of risk assessment and management for all laboratory personnel, including research staff, operations and maintenance and first responders. Laboratory Staff Operations & Maintenance Personnel First Responders Train the Trainer Onsite Training National Biosafety Experts Get to know our experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring safety and excellence in the BSL-3 laboratory training program. Meet the Team Over 3,000 People Trained UCI has developed several new training programs to cover all personnel groups responsible for working inside or outside of BSL-3 laboratories. The UCI concept of training is based on hybrid models of other training programs with a core concept of applying risk assessment and risk management for all laboratory-associated personnel — from laboratory staff to O&M and emergency first responders. We have trained over 3,000 people from across the nation and worldwide. > 10 Public health laboratories trained > 35 Corporate entities trained 50 Universities Trained 10 Countries we've trained personnel *Statistics as of 2020. Events Jul 21 – Jul 24, 2025 BSL-3 Operations, Maintenance, and Verification Training at the UCI BSL-3 Training Center (Registration Open) Aug 25 – Aug 28, 2025 BSL-3 Laboratory Training at the UCI Training Center (Registration Open) Oct 13 – Oct 16, 2025 BSL-3 Laboratory Training at the UCI Training Center (Registration Open) Dec 8 – Dec 11, 2025 BSL-3 Laboratory Training at the UCI Training Center (Registration Open) View All Events Past Events View our archive of past events. View past events Have Questions? Need more information about our program? We're here to help. Contact Us