National Biosafety Level 3 Training Program A National Institutes of Health-designated National Training Center and University of California Center of Excellence. National Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Training Program About Us Message from the Director Our Services BSL-3 Training Center Meet Our Team Courses Laboratory Training Laboratory Operations, Maintenance & Verification Laboratory Certified Trainer Program First Responders & Emergency Management Training FAQ & Resources Contact Us Training Program Interest Form Home Research Core Facilities National Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Training Program 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 Test Laboratory Practices with the use of GloGerm Perform Spill Clean Ups and more! Laboratory Staff Biosafety Professionals First Responders Operations & Maintenance Personnel Comprehensive Lab Services In addition to our basic training in laboratory practices and procedures, we provide additional services such as reviewing and testing facility designs, training on ANSI Z9.14 standards, consultation on biosafety and biosecurity management and more. Our Services Over 2,000 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 2,000 people from across the nation and worldwide. /sites/default/files/svg-icons/microscope.svg > 10 Public health laboratories trained /sites/default/files/svg-icons/people.svg > 20 Corporate entities trained /sites/default/files/svg-icons/school_0_0.svg 18 Universities Trained /sites/default/files/svg-icons/world-icon_credit-noun-project-kitzsingmaniiz_0.svg 5 Countries we've trained personnel Events May 1 – May 4, 2023 BSL-3 Operations, Maintenance, and Verification (ANSI Z9.14) Training at the UCI Training Center May 15 – May 24, 2023 Private BSL-3 Laboratory Training at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA - Office of Laboratory Science and Safety (OLSS) Jun 5 – Jun 7, 2023 Private BSL-3 Laboratory Refresher Training for U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground Personnel Jun 12 – Jun 16, 2023 Private BSL-3 Laboratory Training at UC San Francisco Aug 14 – Aug 23, 2023 Private BSL-3 Laboratory Training at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at Fort Collins, CO - Office of Laboratory Science and Safety (OLSS) View All Events View All Events