Packaging and Shipping Save the Date!!
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services sent this bulletin at 02/14/2025 03:48 PM MST
Good afternoon!
Please mark the date for packaging and shipping training on March 6th!
This intermediate-level course will be held virtually from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on March 6, 2025. A one-hour lunch break will be allowed.
Description of Session: Through several facilitated learning activities, participants will mark, label, package, and complete documentation for various infectious substance shipments (Category A, Category B, Exempt Human Specimens). To demonstrate competency, participants will complete an online exam and practical exercises. This course provides a certificate of completion but does not certify individuals in the packing and shipping of dangerous goods. Individuals can be certified by their employer after all training requirements have been met.
Objectives:
- List applicable regulations for transporting Division 6.2 infectious substances and dry ice.
- Recognize training requirements for transporting Division 6.2 infectious substances and dry ice.
- Summarize the potential risks associated with packing and shipping infectious substances.
- Determine the proper action for packing and shipping Division 6.2 infectious substances.
- Apply the key components of packing instructions 620 and 650, and properly mark, label, and document Division 6.2 infectious substances and dry ice.
Participants must pass the examination within one week of course completion to qualify for 5.5 P.A.CE. continuing education hours.
“ASCLS-MT is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.”
If interested in attending, please fill out the short form found here, so I will know where to send the workshop link and course resources: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mEypBw_zu0q9ftY_hyDcAtbVGF9fgytDvjuRM4iIbw5UQkhXTTJBMVNLVVRLUFVHVFNWVlVMODVBRi4u
If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Fortune; information is below.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES |
Crystal Fortune, MPH, MLS (ASCP)CM, RBP (ABSA) Biosafety and Outreach Specialist Laboratory Services Bureau PO Box 4369 | 1400 E Broadway | Helena, MT 59604-4369 Desk: 406.444.0930 | Fax: 406.444.1802 |
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