WS1: PREPARATORY COURSE FOR IFBA BIORISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Dr Cheng Siang Tan
Centre for Tropical and Emerging Diseases Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

The International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) offers professional certification in biorisk management for biosafety professionals worldwide. This professional certification not only could enhance the credentials of certificants, it is also very vital for career advancement and essential for recognition among colleagues and employers. In view of the importance of professional certification in biorisk management, Asia Pacific Biosafety Association (APBA) in collaboration with IFBA organise a preparatory course for IFBA professional certification examination for biosafety professional from this region. The course covers the fundamental topics that include Fundamental of Biorisk Management, CWA 15793 Laboratory Biorisk Management, Implementing a Biorisk Management System and Roles and Responsibilities for Biorisk Management. Case studies is integrated in this course to enhance effective learning among participants. Upon the completion of the course, participants would acquire the body of knowledge in biorisk management. Through this professional certification, more certificants with high standard of excellence and technical competency will be engaged to implement biorisk management system in this region.