Handling of Biological Waste Material
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for the safe and responsible management of biological waste materials in laboratory and healthcare settings. Participants will learn about the types of biological waste, associated risks, and best practices for segregation, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal, following local and international regulations. Emphasis will be placed on minimizing environmental and health impacts, ensuring compliance with biosafety standards, and the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and spill response procedures.
KEY TOPICS COVERED
- Types of biological waste and associated risks
- Best practices for segregation, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal
- Regulations and compliance standards
- Safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Spill management and decontamination
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Laboratory personnel
- Healthcare workers
- Environmental health and safety professionals
- Students in relevant fields
- Waste management personnel
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Blended learning (24 hours face-to-face teaching, 12 hours online)
- Quizzes/tests (25%)
- Case Studies (25%)
- Final Project (50%)
Instructor
Dr. Muhammad Nauman Zahid
Domain
Date
To be announced
No of Students
Hours
30 hours
Duration
1 Week
Fees
250 BHD
Level
Language
English
Venue
University of Bahrain
Calssroom & Lab
Time
o Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Online)
o Sun – Tue: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (In-Person)
o Sun – Tue: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Online)
CONTACT
For further Information, please contact:
Mr. Mohammed Al-Hooti
Tel: +973-33777339
Email: malhooti@uob.edu.bh