Course Objective

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Apply the technical aspects of shipping infectious substances by air.

• Review the current Infectious Substances Shipping Regulations (ISSR) based on the latest IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual

• Use our step-by step workbook with the current Infectious Substances Shipping Regulations publication

• Promote safe and efficient handling practices in the workplace

• Facilitate shipments by ensuring compliance

Course Content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Classification, labeling, documentation, handling and emergency procedures for Infectious Substances

• Interactive exercises on proper completion of the Shipper's Declaration for Infectious Substances to ensure shipment compliance with Dangerous Goods Legislation

• Application of the current edition of the Infectious Substances Shipping Regulations manual

• Discussions of key issues involved in the shipping of infectious substances

• Medical personnel

• Laboratory personnel shipping viruses for research purposes

• Airline cargo acceptance agents and freight forwarders

• Pharmaceutical company employees

Course Exam & Certification

• Exam Method: Online exam

• Exam Format: Multiple Choice questions, Closed Text Book

• Number of questions: 79

• Time Allowance: 3 hours

• Passing Grade: 80% correct answers

• Distinction Grade: 90% correct answers

• Number of exam attempts: 1

Certifications

• An IATA & KHDA Certificate is awarded to participants successfully passing the final exam.

• Dangerous Goods Regulations Certificate will be awarded which is approved by the Federal body of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority {GCAA}

• Internship at Ras Al-Khaimah International Airport, UAE