Transportation of Infectious Substance by Air
- 6 hour classroom course, by Correspondence or On-line

Purpose

If you send infectious substances or diagnostic specimens by air, then this is the course for you. This course assists shippers of infectious substances, and associated items, to interpret and apply the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to shipments being sent by air domestically and internationally. Full compliance with the Regulations and an understanding of the concepts behind them will ensure the safety of all who travel and protect shippers from unknowingly committing unlawful acts.

What you get

This course will help you apply the classification, packaging, documentation, marking and labeling requirements of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations with regard to infectious substances and understand the requirements set down by the Regulatory authorities.

The course also covers:

• Infectious Substances;
• Diagnostic Specimens & Biological Products for testing;
• Shipments of dry ice or cryogenic liquids as refrigerants;
• Medical waste shipments;
• Small quantities of ethanol, formaldehyde and formalin

Access to a copy of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is not required, however is recommended.

Course Qualification and Recognition

This course is approved by:

• The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA).

A certificate is issued on successful completion of an end-of-course questionnaire and the qualification is valid for TWO YEARS.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for people involved with the packaging, documentation or control of infectious materials sent by air.

Level of Competency

No previous knowledge or experience with air transport is required to complete the course.

Course Fee (for scheduled courses and correspondence)

$165.00 (Incl GST)

Availability

This course can be undertaken by classroom participation, correspondence or web based.

To contact us for classroom dates, order a correspondence course or register for online training click the appropriate link.