National Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Training Program About Us Our Services BSL-3 Training Center Meet Our Team Testimonials Courses Laboratory Training Laboratory Operations, Maintenance & Verification Laboratory Certified Trainer Program First Responders & Emergency Management Training Resources & FAQ Contact Us Training Program Interest Form BSL-3 Training Program Courses The UCI National BSL-3 Training Program is an integrated training program that has provided training to over 2000 BSL-3 associated personnel at a national and international level. Home Research Core Facilities BSL-3 > Courses Nationally Recognized Training Programs BSL-3 laboratory training is for laboratory staff, managers, biosafety professionals and individuals directly or indirectly involved in work in high containment facilities. Our courses are designed to prepare individuals for safely working in and around BSL-3 laboratories and include practical and didactic learning. Courses are scheduled several times throughout the year. Current Courses Our training methods focus on a core concept of risk assessment and management for all laboratory personnel, including research staff, operations and maintenance and first responders. BSL-3 Laboratory Training BSL-3 Laboratory Operations, Maintenance & Verification BSL-3 Laboratory Certified Trainer Program First Responder & Emergency Management Program New Courses Coming Soon Our training programs are developed with a focus on keeping up with current technologies and best practices in laboratory safety to ensure participants receive the most up-to-date and relevant training available. BSL-3 Design & Engineering Course BSL-3 Design will consist of a series of specialized courses to provide architects, engineers, and lab planners with the required knowledge to design and build/retrofit BSL-3 facilities. The course will focus on key BSL-3 mechanical and engineering components. In addition, laboratory commissioning and validation (via the ANSI Z9.14 Standard) will be discussed. Animal Care Technicians, Vivarium Managers and Specialists Customizable courses for researchers and animal care personnel working in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories. Courses are a mix of didactic and practical training covering all aspects of working in small-animal high-containment facilities with specialized caging and husbandry equipment. The courses are expected to be co-sponsored by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). Site-Specific Training for New BSL-3 Laboratories Customizable training for risk assessment, SOPs, emergency management, PPE selection and use and more. Course Details Please use the form below to contact us for further information about our courses and details on registration. We regularly provide discounts on registration, such as early bird specials, and 10% discounts for repeat participants and groups of three or more from the same organization. Additionally, private training can be scheduled for organizations with six to seven individuals interested in training. For groups of eight or more, most courses can be taught on-site. Registration fees include course materials and lunches. All UC personnel can attend our courses free of charge. It is important to note that all of our training courses should be followed by site-specific training. National BSL-3 Training Program Information Request Learn more about our courses and registration details by filling out our program interest form. National BSL-3 Training Program Interest Form