Training

Biological Safety Courses

Biological safety trainings are hosted virtually on CITI Program.

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Contact Biological Safety for questions and information.

Basic Introduction to Biosafety

This general course provides essential information about safely working with biohazards, including safe work practices, working with sharps and disinfection/sterilization.

• Attendees - Anyone using biological agents
• Schedule - Initial, then every three years

National Institutes of Health Recombinant DNA Guidelines

This course provides information about the National Institutes of Health guidelines regulating the usage of recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid molecules.

• Attendees - Anyone using recombinant DNA
• Schedule - Initial, then annually

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens

This course provides information about safely working with samples potentially containing bloodborne pathogens, including exposure routes, precautions to prevent exposures and how to handle spills.

• Attendees - Anyone using human or nonhuman primate samples (tissues, cells, blood, fluids, etc.) of any kind
• Schedule - Initial, then annually

Fire Safety

Basic fire suppression training may be scheduled by contacting the fire and life safety specialist.

Laboratory Safety

Learn about and register for laboratory safety training. 

Radiation Safety

Contact Radiation Safety for questions and information.

All radiation safety trainings are hosted virtually on Canvas.

Radiation Worker - New User Radioactive Materials Training

This course covers basic radiation physics, instrumentation and biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection principles and radioactive waste, among other topics. This class must be completed before you will be able to register for the Radioactive Materials Lab Demonstration and Observation class.

• Attendees - All personnel who wish to become a radioactive materials worker at UMKC
• Schedule - Upon request

Radiation Worker - Radioactive Materials Lab Demonstration and Observation

This course is the second part towards becoming a radioactive materials worker. The course will cover UMKC radiation safety policy and procedures specific to the radioactive material used.

• Attendees - Individuals who have completed the new user radioactive materials training course
• Schedule - Upon request

Radiation Worker - Radioactive Material Refresher Training

This course is required to maintain radiation worker status. Review radiation safety hazards, procedures and UMKC radiation safety policy.

• Attendees - Radiation workers must complete this training if it has been 11 months since initial radioactive materials training
• Schedule - Annually, and reminder notices are sent out thirty days prior to the month training is due

UMKC Radiation Producing Devices and X-ray Refresher Training

This course is provided to maintain awareness of the Missouri Radiation Protection regulations regarding the acquisition, use, change of location or disposal of radiation-producing devices.

• Attendees - Users or owners of RPDs
• Schedule - Annually, and reminder notices are sent out thirty days prior to the month training is due