This course provides a basic overview of biosafety, including discussion of laboratory-associated infections, biosafety levels, and basic work practices for biosafety in laboratory environments.

Intended audience:

• Laboratory personnel working with biological materials at BSL1 only
• Labs with short-term or minimal use of biological materials

Note for PIs: Note that this course does not address UWM campus-specific biosafety guidelines. PIs working at BSL1 should therefore strongly consider taking the UWM Biosafety Training course for initial training to ensure they are aware of any relevant campus requirements.

This course provides an in-depth training in biosafety that includes:

• Review of biosafety regulations and UWM Biosafety Program campus-specific guidelines
• Discussion of biological risk assessment
• Required and recommended containment practices & equipment for different BSLs
• Standard operating procedures for PPE, biosafety cabinets, and other widely used equipment
• Decontamination & disposal requirements
• Occupational health & biosecurity considerations
• Exposure and spill response procedures

Intended audience:

• Laboratory personnel working with biological materials at BSL2 or higher
• Labs with long-term and/or extensive use of biological materials, regardless of BSL
• Principal Investigators, Lab Directors, Course Instructors, or other supervisory staff

This course provides necessary training in the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules and information on compliance and safety requirements for all individuals working with recombinant/synthetic nucleic acids.

Intended audience: Any individuals working with any recombinant/synthetic nucleic acids or transgenic organisms, including animals & plants

This course provides necessary training for individuals who work with or may have contact with bloodborne pathogens in their laboratories. The training includes discussion of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard; an introduction to universal precautions; training in emergency response and use of engineering controls; and information on Hepatitis B vaccination.

Intended audience: Any individuals working with human or primate materials, including cell lines, blood, tissue, or other bodily fluids; or any individuals working with other potentially infectious materials

This course provides an overview of the legal requirements for shipping of various biological materials, including infectious materials and genetically-modified organisms. The training covers information on classification of materials; requirements for packaging, labeling, and permitting; and emergency response during transit.

Intended audience: Any individuals who ship or receive regulated biological materials, OR any individuals who ship or receive ANY biological materials if unsure how to classify the materials

This course provides information on basic requirements for work at various Animal Biosafety Levels (ABSLs), with particular focus on specific hazards related to work with live animals such as allergen exposure, occupational health concerns, sharps usage, etc.

Intended audience: Any individuals who work with live animals in their research. Primarily focused on work with vertebrate mammals.

1. Go to the CITI website.
2. If you are already registered:
   1. Log in to your existing account. If your registration is with a different institution, you can add an affiliation to UWM from the main My Courses page by clicking “Add Institutional Affiliation”
   2. Under the Institutional Courses header, click the “View Courses” button next to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
   3. If you are enrolling in a new course, scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Add a Course”.
   4. Select the “Biosafety/Biosecurity (BSS)” group option, then click “Next”. Select the course or courses needed based on the above training matrix, then click “Next”
   5. Find the relevant course on your UWM Courses page and click the blue button to enter and complete the course
3. If you are not already registered:
   1. Create an account by clicking “Register” on the right side of the screen. In the Organization/Affiliation box, enter “University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee” and select it from the list.
   2. Select the “Biosafety/Biosecurity (BSS)” group option, then click “Next”. Select the course or courses needed based on the above training matrix, then click “Next”
   3. Find the relevant course on your UWM Courses page and click the blue button to enter and complete the course

Biosafety Training is offered as a Canvas Continuing Education Course. You may self-enroll, using your UWM ID and password.

To enroll follow these instructions:

1. Go to the Biosafety Training Course Link.
2. Click on “Enroll”.
3. Use your UWM 1Login ID and password to access the course.
4. After you’ve completed the course, you will have an automated certificate generated through Canvas for your records.