IFBA launches new certifications
8 November 2016
The IFBA has released three new professional certifications in biosecurity, biocontainment facilities and biosafety cabinets
The International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) has established three new certifications for professionals.
They include:
- Professional Certification (PC) in “Biosecurity” which identifies individuals with demonstrated competencies in the fundamental principles & practices of working securely with biological materials and sensitive scientific information in a laboratory, healthcare facility, field response to a disease outbreak and other environments where biological materials are handled.
- Professional Certification (PC) in “Biocontainment Facility Design, Operations & Maintenance” which identifies individuals with demonstrated competencies in the fundamental principles & practices of biocontainment design, construction, commissioning, validation, certification and facility operations and maintenance.
- Professional Certification (PC) in “Biosafety Cabinet Selection, Installation & Safe Use” which identifies individuals with demonstrated competencies in the fundamental principles & practices of selecting and safely using biosafety cabinets for the handling of infectious materials.
For candidates interested in applying for these certifications, please note they must first complete the prerequisite professional certification in Biorisk Management.
The IBMS encourages members to take the next step in their careers. Why not look at some of the certifications available, such as the online IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice. This distance learning course allows biomedical scientists who are IBMS Members or Fellows with two years of post-registration experience to show their skill and knowledge in quality roles, management and training and progress to IBMS Higher Specialist qualifications.